“Revolution is the only lawful, equal, effectual war. It was in Russia that this war was declared and begun.”

The Battleship Potemkin (1925- Sergel Eisenstein) is based on a true story of sailors rebellion that causes a massacre. Being a slow and long political movie it may seem irritating for modern viewers. However once again, The Battleship Potemkin is a must see for people interested in the history of cinema. The style of this film is intriguing. The use of Russian montage, for example, juxtaposing contrasting images to create a third meaning and the dynamic cutting to evoke emotional and physical reactions. Eisenstein developed this style of editing giving him control over the audience. This movie is unlike classical Hollywood cinema with the use of not having a main character or hero. Everyone is just a stereotype. For example a sailor, priest, mother etc.