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What was distinctive about Eisenstein's silent films?

  • Improvised

  • Colorized

  • Narration

  • Revolutionary Montage

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Revolutionary Montage was Sergei Eisenstein's signature technique in his silent films. It involved rapidly intercutting shots to create dynamic visual sequences that conveyed heightened emotion and meaning. Eisenstein used montage to manipulate time and space, and to draw emotional responses from viewers, pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.
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