I can only start this out by saying that I have never watched a silent film before, so it was an entirely new experience for me. I found the movies by the Lumiere brothers to be actually quite enjoyable. I found myself greatly enjoying these films for some reason, even though there was nothing in terms of plot development. I think my enjoyment of those films stemmed from the fact that they were "pure". Unedited with no signs of tampering or effects. They were exactly what the camera saw. They were like looking into a world completely unlike our own.
In regards to the other silent films we watched....wow. It was surprising to see how much infidelity existed in Russian cinemas, especially at the time they were produced. It seemed like everyone was cheating on their lovers. It was also really interesting to hear the soundtrack, aka the piano parts. I would have to say that they were easily some of my favorite musical soundtracks I have heard in a long time. It is really quite fascinating how much this music adds to the movies. I do not think overall I will be enjoying the films a whole lot. I am a person who likes to hear the dialogue that characters say, and when I cannot hear that dialogue I find a movie unenjoyable, and you know, since silent films are SILENT!!!! Then I will sadly not hear dialogue.
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