Many conventional Hollywood movies all aim for a simple construction and plot. They are often meant to tell a story, usually in an entertaining way that is in vogue at the time of production. Many Hollywood films are stricken with popular storylines and well-known celebrities. The editing styles of these films is often easily digestible and efficient so as to entertain the audience while keeping them interested and not confused.
In Soviet cinema, things are very different though. It is safe to say that Soviet cinema is certainly more function over fashion. Soviet cinema was almost like an exploitation of the available technology rather than an actual attempt at proper storytelling and entertaining. Most Soviet cinema was rather stark and cold, as a matter of fact. It often included propaganda films which were used to prove something or convey a particular idea through whatever means possible. The Soviet Union was shrouded in darkness at the time anyways with the rise of communism and the Cold War. This was reflected in it's articulate, straight-forward editing style.
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