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Sheffield DocFest · 2012

Sheffield DocFest 2012

Retrospective: Dziga Vertov

A selection of rarely-seen works by a pioneer of the art.

Programme

4 films

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Enthusiasm: Symphony Of The Donbass (Entuziazm: Simfoniya Donbassa)

A symphonic tribute to the industrial workers of Donbass, looking at the dangers posed by religion and alcohol.

(Country: Russia; Year: 1930; Director: Dziga Vertov)

Lullaby (Kolybelnaja)

A propaganda film about the glorious things Stalin did for mothers and children.

(Country: Russia; Year: 1937; Director: Dziga Vertov; Stars: Joseph Stalin)

Man With A Movie Camera

A montage exploring great Soviet cities in the early years of Communism. Read our review of the Michael Nyman accompanied version.

(Country: Russia; Year: 1929; Director: Dziga Vertov)

Three Songs Of Lenin (Tri pesni o Lenine)

Documenting the legacy of Lenin.

(Country: Russia; Year: 1934; Director: Dziga Vertov)