What was the central discovery of Lev Kuleshov?
A) that editing simply consists of joining shots together
B) that editing is more important than lighting, acting, and mise-en-scène
C) that editing has no effect on the viewer's understanding of narrative
D) that two shots must have an actual relationship to one another to affect the viewer
E) that two shots need not have any actual relationship to one another to affect the viewer

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Lev Kuleshov's central discovery was the Kuleshov Effect, demonstrating that two shots in a film need not have any actual relationship to one another to affect the viewer's perception and emotional response. This showed the power of editing in shaping narrative and emotional context.

What Was the Central Discovery of Lev Kuleshov