Epochs ago, in Part I (linked below — and you’re free to make it part II for yourself), I shared Eisenstein’s memoir about his meetings with James Joyce in Paris and some extra details on the Roaring Twenties:
In part II today, I want to turn to Eisenstein's theoretical reflections on Joyce’s work, particularly stream-of-consciousness, or rather “internal monologue”, and how it influenced Eisenstein’s approach to cinema, concepts of montage, and possibilities of sound film. That said, cross-polli...
Published on July 19, 2025 11:57