Jean, the hairdresser, is flabbergasted: what is that baby his girlfriend Lisa has put in his arms out of the blue? The fruit of love? Out of the question. From that moment on, the reluctant father has but one thought in his head: he must get rid of the cumbersome 'article'.
Is Aleksandr Dovzhenko's 1926 silent film, Yagodka lyubvi, worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of viewer. This film is an essential watch for silent cinema enthusiasts, film historians, and those interested in the early works of a directorial giant like Do...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Aleksandr Dovzhenko
Hal Roach
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"Is Aleksandr Dovzhenko's 1926 silent film, Yagodka lyubvi, worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of viewer. This film is an essential watch for silent cinema enthusiasts, film historians, and those interested in the early works of a directorial giant like Dovzhenko, especially if you appreciate absurdist humor and social commentary. It is decidedly not for viewers seeking modern pacing, clear-cut narratives, or easily digestible emoti..."
Aleksandr Dovzhenko
Soviet Union
