Cabiria, a silent movie to spark a dialouge - Stella Vincent

Despite the glaring issues of the time, I had a surprisingly great experiance watching this movie. If you are willing to look past the misogyny, black face, propaganda, and borderline pedophilia, you will uncover a storyline filled with intrigue. Furthermore, looking into the technical side of this film you will find a wide variety of methods used to grip the viewer. My favorite areas of the film surround the costume and set design. The sets were very detailed and interesting to see. There were sceens that showed grafiti on the walls and etching in the stone. It was a level of detail I was not expecting to see, considering the era. The costume choices also caught my eye. The use of patters to help keep the attention of the viewer to make up for the lack of color was something I hadn't thought important until Mr. Knorr mentioned it. This movie was entertaining and educational on two levels. On the one hand it helped to show the dynamics of an ancient civilization, and on the other it shows the technological and societal advances we have made since the films release.