"Silent Film and New Technology"

Herta 2022-03-25 09:01:10

Recently, I watched two silent films in succession, the other is "The Passion of Joan of Arc". I like both of them, one expressing love and the other expressing faith. This film once made me cry, especially in the church section. The white wedding dress, the church bell, and the kind priest made me deeply feel the sanctity of marriage. In fact, whether it is a silent film or a sound film, the image is moving. This is the only thing that distinguishes the film from other art forms. No matter how the technology advances, the essence remains unchanged. Adopting a new technological form or going straight back to a silent film form, as long as you can express yourself better, is the same.

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  • Dayana 2022-04-20 09:01:47

    The storytelling ability of the 1927 film still puts the so-called domestic blockbuster to shame! ! !

  • Gabriel 2022-04-24 07:01:14

    As Murnau's first film in the United States, the style and temperament of the film have undergone a big turnaround, and the final happy ending is also a typical Hollywood-style ending. Just taking out the story to tell, such a story of being tempted, getting lost, and regaining love does not seem monotonous and mindless now. Murnau was a leader in revealing human nature, portraying characters, depicting personal emotions, and showing details of life in that era. This film and "The Meanest Man" show these qualities vividly. Murnau is not as obsessed with experimenting with montage as Eisenstein, and is less avant-garde and radical in film form, but his handling of image texture is masterful.

Sunrise quotes

  • The Woman From the City: Leave all this behind... come to the City!

  • A Minister: She is young... and inexperienced. Guide her and love her...