International film is a wide and encompassing category. These films not only come from another country but are often a completely different style than a typical Hollywood film. Ivan’s Childhood (1962) is a Russian art cinema film. The episodic structure and artistically focused filming add to its distinct atmosphere. Through its unique style, this movie shows how innocence never survives war.
Particularly the episodic nature of the film reveals much about Ivan. Flashbacks to the past are placed periodically through the film with little to no transition. These clips show seemingly random moments of Ivan’s childhood, his everyday life before the war. These strikingly normal and innocent clips contrast sharply with the movie’s main setting. This
Particularly the episodic nature of the film reveals much about Ivan. Flashbacks to the past are placed periodically through the film with little to no transition. These clips show seemingly random moments of Ivan’s childhood, his everyday life before the war. These strikingly normal and innocent clips contrast sharply with the movie’s main setting. This