Dubstop – Video

Posted: November 16, 2012 at 9:40 pm




Dubstop
This piece of found footage dates to between the wars, a time when the USSR was struggling to define its place in the world and establish its legitimacy on the international level, while simultaneously trying to build identity and solidarity among its people. During this time the Soviet propaganda machine was running at full steam, and this piece is emblematic of the films of the time, in its use of a minimalist allegorical narrative, fear tactics, and modeling clay to push Marxist values upon the citizens. Like other Soviet propaganda, it combines traditional Russian music with more contemporary forms to try and forge an identity that is futurist and materialist, while still deeply immersed in Russian cultural roots. The breaking of the fourth wall at the end of the piece eventually led to the piece being censored for its engagement with "modern imperialist theatrical devices", or #1087; #1086; #1089; #1091; #1076; #1086; #1084; #1086; #1077; #1095; #1085; #1072; #1103; #1084; #1072; #1096; #1080; #1085; #1072;. Trotsky was formerly featured in the film as the "great socialist leader character", but his scenes were either cut or airbrushed out, after being condemned by Stalin. (The discovery of this footage was a collaborative project for Music 325 by the comrades whose names appear in the credits. All credit for the discovery of, and all rights for, the footage belongs to them.)From:PatriciojaulaViews:4 0ratingsTime:03:15More inFilm Animation

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