The story of the Revolution, Battleship Potemkin, a silent film which was made in 1925. The film is set in 1905, during the Russian revolution against the Tsarist regime. On a Russian battleship Sailors rebel against their superiors over extremely poor treatment. As a result a sailor is 'killed over a bowl of soup'. The ship returns to its home port, Odessa, citizens gather and give support to their navy sailors. A Tsarist militia set out to 'control' the situation but kill innocent men, women and children, powerful images of political violence. The navy sailors fire from their battleship in retaliation and destroy the Militia headquarters. Another battleship is sent out to destroy Potemkin. When the battleships are about to battle, Potemkin sends a signal 'Don't fight, join us.' A slide comes up saying 'Brothers' and then soldiers on both sides celebrate.
This film was a stride away from the films that were out at that time. It is often referred as one of the best film ever made. The film shows close-ups of the actors faces who showed phenomenal expression. It is known for fast cutting which built tension especially for the well known baby in the pram sequence which many films have adapted. Battleship Potemkin is a powerful, symbolic film of the Russian Revolution.
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