Cinemaspeaking topic
Soviet montage theory: according to Sergei Eisenstein, why does placing two images side by side create a new meaning? Let's talk about the idea of dialectical montage.
— Soviet Montage Theory / Sergei Eisenstein
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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