"Battleship Potemkin," directed by the visual master Sergei Eisenstein, is a masterpiece that continues to awe audiences with its brilliant performances, meticulous use of props, and seamless pacing. This 1925 silent film, based on the 1905 naval uprising in the Soviet Union, is structured into five parts: "Men and Maggots," "Tragedy on the Quarterdeck," "A Dead Man Calls Out," "Odessa Steps," and "Meeting the Squadron." Despite having no dialogue, Eisenstein's rich montage techniques, precise rhythm, and dynamic music create a stunning audiovisual experience. The film opens by immediately setting the scene, depicting the sailors' revolt against maggot-infested meat through close-ups of the maggots, the doctor's glasses, and the sailors' angry reactions. This constant switching of shots vividly portrays the sailors' struggle for their rights. The repetitive montage technique used during the plate-throwing s...