Life, Death, and Rebirth

The music in the movie The Man with the Camera basically told the story. Although there wasn't a true storyplot, the music effectively described the everyday life or events in the movie. The music, especially in the beginning struck me as truly untraditional, at least compared to the other silent movies that we have watched.
Also, the beginning struck me because of the way the way that each section of the film was shot and the way the camera was used. When the videos that show everyday life are shown, the camera does not move. Only the subject or object that it is filming does not move. This gives off a 'peaceful' sense in the fact that the movie seems to be a series of 'still videos'. However, once chaos and trouble strike with the train, the camera rocks back and forth in order to show the turmoil and suspense involved. It leaves a sense of disarray and disorganization.
Along with the music aspect, the wedding march struck me most. While the wedding registration is being signed, a traditional wedding march plays. But during the divorce registration, the same song is played. Only, this time, it seems distorted. It is playing at a slower tempo and with slightly different notes. It almost strikes the listener as offtune, but this is only due to the variation of notes slightly throughout. As death is being shown, the song changes to a slow sad, and slightly monotonous march. It displays a respect for the dead as well as portraying the despair that comes with losing a loved one. When the child is born, the music slowly rises to show the joy of birth [although I won't deny that the fact that they showed the birth freaked me out a little :] ].
Overall, I really loved this movie due to its unique artistic quality. It had a lot of creative shots that I enjoyed due to my photography.
The movie had a lot of strong imiplications relating to the cycle of life and the hidden aspects in everyday life. Seeing the uniqueness and beauty of the things you see everyday.