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Ivan Iv History

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• How does the advent of sound (character's speaking roles, music, sound effects) enhance the action? Give one example from either film.

In this film, Eisenstein uses the new technique of sound in his film in order to provide narration that drives the story forward and make the action on screen more clear and precise. Early in the film, while Ivan IV is being crowned Tsar, there is a man who sings/chants with a booming voice. This audio provides an ominous tone and is a powerful sound. This sound is in direct comparison to the powerful and ominous figure, Ivan IV, being presented visually.

• Why is history--both ancient and recent---an important theme for Soviet filmmakers at this time?

By using this historical event, the crowing of
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