Kino-Eye (Vertov, 1924)
Vertov’s Kino Eye, sometimes called Kinoglaz, centres on a small Soviet village and its Young Pioneers in particular. This documentary film shows the children promoting socialism through the pasting of posters and handing out of leaflets. It also features several scenes of what could be termed ‘trick photography,’ including scenes of the slaughtering of a bull and the baking of bread being projected backwards. However, instead of trying to incorporate these scenes into a narrative or add magical or mystical qualities to the film, Vertov intended for the audiences to recognize these scenes are being indicative of the powers of technology. The inclusion of these scenes, therefore, allowed Vertov to celebrate the socialist project at the same time as celebrating to capabilities of the camera.
The title of this film is also the title of a series of Vertov's films, all of which incorporate the idea of the 'kino-eye.' This concept was based upon Vertov's idea of the capabilities of the camera to see the world as the human eye was unable to see it.[1] For more information, see our section on the Kino-eye in our Glossary.
Director: Dziga Vertov
Writer: Dziga Vertov
Year: 1924
Production Company: Goskino
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The title of this film is also the title of a series of Vertov's films, all of which incorporate the idea of the 'kino-eye.' This concept was based upon Vertov's idea of the capabilities of the camera to see the world as the human eye was unable to see it.[1] For more information, see our section on the Kino-eye in our Glossary.
Director: Dziga Vertov
Writer: Dziga Vertov
Year: 1924
Production Company: Goskino
Buy on Amazon.