: As a "talkie" pioneer, Barnet used sound as a stylistic tool rather than just for dialogue. Look for the "musical" hammering of the cobblers or the unsettling use of silence punctuated by the whistle of incoming shells.
Are you interested in exploring more , or would you like a list of other Boris Barnet classics to watch next? Okraina (1933) - IMDb Okraina(1933)
: Read Jonathan Rosenbaum's essay for a deep dive into Barnet's unique directorial style and the film's "stylized sound track". : As a "talkie" pioneer, Barnet used sound