I remember when George Lucas gave an interview where he said that soviet filmmakers had a lot more artistic freedom than he had.

This channel is like an eclipse, it's regular but pretty rare, always exciting when it happen.

Loved this! Almost feels like a continuation of the Cinémathèque series, which I adored and felt bummed out over not lasting more than three videos (counting the intro)

Thanks for the new video, it's very interesting. I would really like to see an essay related to documentaries from you.

I've always loved your guys content! Keep it up! You guys are amazing! Keep up the great work!

Many of the films from this era is still impressive. Dziga Vertovs "Man with a Movie Camera" remains one the greatest masterpieces in cinema history

A very interesting video that made me want to re-immerse myself in some films that had left me indifferent at the first viewing (Nevsky and Man whit Movie Camera), as well as making me mark other films to catch up on. After watching numerous terrible and mediocre "Video Essays" (like the one of The Closer Look on Avatar) this video was a lifesaver.

This is such a facinating tactic of editing and movie creation. It's so underutilized nowadays but imo it's 1 of my favorite version's of film/art. (Certain skate videos utilize this concept in-between skater's part's. You get a montage of random images, moment's, creative perspective's, etc. I love it)

I'm so happy you kept this channel going. It's such an important voice for lovers of cinema.

Can't wait for part 2!

Can I wait an hour or so before I watch this or will it be gone by then? 😅

Your videos are a gift. Just watched Alexander Nevsky and this video drops in my timeline. perfect timing. Thank you for the rock solid comprehension

Wheres the first interview from?

Really exceptional work. Thank you.

When I went to see the film Taken in 2008, what most caught my attention was the reaction of two teenage children of friends of mine who were by my side. The torture scenes caused them more excitement than disgust, more approval than disapproval. Taken not only justifies torture. The film makes a real break between two irreconcilable universes: the world of chaste white Western men and the world of lascivious dark-skinned men from the Middle East and surroundings. Having been conceived, produced and released at the exact moment when torture was widely used by the Americans, when the War on Terror originated a true hysterical campaign against everything that is not American, Taken fulfilled a much greater role than entertaining. That film fixed prejudices, justified barbarism under a sentimental argument. In real life, what happens when the tortured person is mistakenly arrested? What are we to think and say about blue-eyed white torturers like those in Abu Ghraib prison photos? Fans of Taken will surely say that the mistakes are justified by the successes and that the blue-eyed whites are not torturers they are punishers. They obviously do not understand the difference between justice and the punisher. The first requires the rigorous application of a general law in an impersonal manner by an experienced judge based on a process in which the defendant has the right to defend himself and produce evidence. The punisher believes that he is the sole source of the Law and that he can personally execute his victims without bothering to listen to them or give them a chance to defend themselves. In a world where justice prevails, there is no room for punishers and torturers. In the world of the punisher, the Law and the innocent can be tortured alike. Taken's brutal aesthetics conspire against justice at a time when barbarism dominated the supposedly civilized world.

This is a really impressive compressed history. Thank you.

what's that awesome shot at 12:00 from?

I prefer foreign films over Hollywood nowadays, especially Soviet Mosfilm movies; that doesn’t mean there are no good Hollywood movies but they are few and far between.

You only put out a new video when you have something meaningful do say. And by doing so you have made viewing your work joyful and necessary Thank you

This video is such a banger, can't believe it doesn't have more views

For a nice analysis and journey into the evolution of cinema, “A Short History Of The Movies”, by Gerald Mast and Bruce Kawin

Probably one of the most important essays you made. Should be essential viewing for anyone before any other lesson in film. Unfortunately media literacy is non existent and propaganda runs rampant.

Don't judge me for asking but what's the track title at the 2:40 mark? Please and thank you

Another great video essay !

Hi, Does someone know what is the film at 3:10? Thank you!

what's the movie at 2:18?

Interesting genre for its uses and history. Not a lot of special effects or such but it very surreal.

Well done. Thanks!

Excellent as usual.

1:34 Bro got no chill 😂

What's the piano song around 7 to 9 mins?

Who was in the first interview?

Anytime it croaks out of a Frog I just assume its bile.

Would anyone please tell me who the man from the first clip is?

just before the pandemic was announced and it started to ramp up I was seriously considering improving my understanding of Russian and going for studying cinema at VGIK, even if it's not the same as what it once was. But then the war happened, so no-go :(

This vid is actually very well edited

Excellent essay, but a misleading title. This was more about editing than propaganda. Definitely worth the time to watch it, though. Keep up the good work! 👍

who does he say after abel gance?

guys what is a clip in 3:28?

Proud of my school VGIK, it still one of the best if not the best in cinematography.

pretty sure the new Babylon is by Damien Chazelle

Finally . Someone's askin the big question

I love the Apocalypse Now analysis. And I respect the OP’s viewpoint. But I have a quibble. The thesis is based on “dehumanization.” However, “dehumanization” connotes the idea of someone or something doing the dehumanizing. Soldiers dehumanize their enemies, etc. But the theme of the movie (and the original novel) is exactly the opposite. The theme of the novel and the movie: it is civilization which HUMANIZES us. Thus, the farther we go from civilization, the deeper we go down the river and into the jungle, the further we descend into the heart of darkness, the less civilized we become and the less “human” we become and therefore the more we return to the “primitive state of man,” our savage animal nature which resides in the original heart of who we are. It’s not about “dehumanization.” It’s about “decivilization.” The only characters who make it to the “heart/Kurtz” are the ones who can handle the un/de-civilized reality of the heart of darkness. Those who are too civilized, and can’t handle the animalistic and primitive nature which resides within all of us (in our heart) cannot survive. Civilization is the fragile veneer of rationality obscuring the heart of insanity within all of us. Sorry to put this comment here; but the comments are turned off on the Apocalypse video. Cheers!

add subtles and labels for the films that are being show in real time.

Lol the Montage is a Soviet artist invention

Shit! Great ending

they are so distant from reality that while doing cinema they claim to negate the industry

Extensive use of the Debrie Parvo French camera-

That were sodding beautiful; dense, in the cordial sense

Ahem….capatilism is a mean mother.

Another amazing video 🤌

This is one of the best videos Cinema Cartography has ever done.

Man you guys should give the links to all the interviews you put man WHERE THE FUCK IS THE FIRST INTERVIEW FROM?

Yea but they would never do that now adays.

Good stuff

Outstanding.

hi from VGIC, fellas

What is this movie at 3:14

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Bravo

Stunning

Just to let you know that a priest and a pair of mickey mouse ear was in the clouds in my dream. Mouse ear symbolized kingdom. The clouds has flowing water and two high towers.

Why the comment section open?

Top Gun Maverick was the most effective piece of propaganda I’ve ever seen

FINALLY someone says it

Why is Deleuze here

I don't see how people could read that actor's blank, slight smirk as being sad for the girl. Let alone how they couldn't tell it's the same expression each time.

Lets gooo

I hate it when an actual good series (or movies) slowly bluntly turn into it's propaganda-ish side *cough* *cough* homeland *cough*

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more dangerous than control of industry, forcing propaganda, is when industries voluntarily choose to create propaganda and align with government. that is true fascism.

I farted

I wonder how many graduates of that Soviet film school died in the gulags

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The Japanese learned it from the African pyramid builders.

That's the ticket to win Oscar though.

Ah yes the mcu definitely not us military propaganda and definitely not top gun

You're pretty smart. Curious what side you dress though.

3days without a meal, i what you need for a revolution. something like that.

Q: Can cinema be a tool for propaganda? A: Absolutely Q: Is it always a bad thing? A: No.

The way the Soviets seized on a burgeoning art form to promote class struggle is admirable and interesting

Get a whole month free” Hahahah a

When you are realize that cinema IS AN INDUSTRY....

Birth of a nation is amazing

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I Personally Increasingly Prefer films whose propaganda it is to be Intellectually Stimulating

MOre one young boy falling in love with beautiful ideas and forgetting reality, while reading on YT his homework . YOu give the impression that one needs communism to have sophisticated and artistical cinema. German expressionism proves the contrary

The only American propaganda film you'll ever need to see is Maverick

Gay

Your video is just propaganda also

Zizek is love zizek is life

Imagine not using the Israeli flag for the thumbnail Already know this video is half the story at best

Don't go calling "Birth of a Nation" a seminal epic.

As a upcoming filmmaker fighting the communist ecosystem, this video inspires me more to make narratives to destroy their propaganda!

Well, it was nice knowing you.🥲