We're pleased that Peter from South West Silents will be introducing this screening.

Man with a Movie Camera was met with bewilderment on its release but is now recognised as one of the most radical films of Soviet cinema, and a major influence on Godard, Marker and others. We are really pleased that it has been restored and reissued after being crowned as the best documentary of all time in last year's poll by Sight and Sound. 

It’s a great city-symphony: the ‘Kino-Eye’ turns the camera into the protagonist, providing an impressionistic, lyrical portrait of a day in the life of Moscow’s masses at work and at play. But Vertov also investigates film itself, wittily transforming the world caught by his lens with a dazzling array of experimental camera and editing techniques. The constant invention remains astonishing to this day. 

Restored by Lobster from the Eye Film Institute feature print
With music by the Alloy Orchestra after instructions by Dziga Vertov

"Wow! Now you can see what the fuss was all about – and it feels good." ★★★★★ Little White Lies

"Fast and Furious 1929" ★★★★★ Guardian

Screening as part of the Cube's Scalarama programme.

_{Scalarama is a month long season of screenings taking place across the world at a wide range of venues, with all different types of exhibitors showcasing films from across the history of cinema  and from all parts of the world.} 

_{The Cube is a membership venue. Membership is £1 and lasts for life. Remember to bring your card! If coming for the first time membership is issued on the door.}

_{Doors open 30 mins before the advertised start time to allow time to buy or collect tickets}