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Bakshy, Alexander | November 27, 1929 issue

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This article presents information about the film "Arsenal" which is being shown in the U.S. "Arsenal" is one of the most beautiful pictures that has even been show. In the Soviet Union, works of art are judged by their social significance; the artist must execute a "social order." Alexander Dovzhenko, the director has fulfilled this requirement. The fury of the revolutionary struggle, its tragedies and humors, are all brought out by variations of rhythm that range from complete stillness with characters posing like statues, to breathless speed carrying all before it like so much litter in a gale. There are two or three scenes in which symbolism appears to be somewhat forced, the characters, standing still in unnatural positions.

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ARSENAL (Film); DOVZHENKO, Alexander; SOCIAL order; REVOLUTIONS; TRAGEDY; UNITED States
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