Is it worth watching this today? Only if you actually like the history of silent film and don't mind squinting at grainy footage. If you need fast cars or people talking, you are going to absolutely hate this one. It is slow and it feels heavy. I sat down with Za stenoj (Behind the Wall) expecting a typical Soviet pr...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is it worth watching this today? Only if you actually like the history of silent film and don't mind squinting at grainy footage. If you need fast cars or people talking, you are going to absolutely hate this one. It is slow and it feels heavy. I sat down with Za stenoj (Behind the Wall) expecting a typical Soviet propaganda piece from 1928. It is kind of that, but it feels more like a mood piece about being trapped. The first thing you notice is how dark everything is. Not just the story, bu..."
