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Man with a Movie Camera (1929)
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Man with a Movie Camera (1929)

Человек с киноаппаратом

Documentary • 1h 20m

Overview

A cameraman wanders around with a camera slung over his shoulder, documenting urban life with dazzling inventiveness.

Director: Dziga Vertov

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #22
2025: #22
2024: #22
2023: #22
2022: #22

Length

80 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Living Russia, The Man with a Camera

Last Updated

2 years ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
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1080p Blu-ray
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TSPDT
2026: #22
2025: #22
2024: #22
2023: #22
2022: #22
Length
80 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
Living Russia, The Man with a Camera
Last Updated
2 years ago
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