One of the most iconic cinematic shots in film history is from Soy Cuba (I Am Cuba, 1964), directed by Soviet filmmaker Mikhail Kalatozov. This avant-garde scene is a groundbreaking achievement—a continuous shot of a funeral that feels nearly impossible to execute, well before the invention of Steadicam.

Orson Welles' Touch of Evil features one of the most iconic long takes in cinema history. This 1958 crime drama stands as a masterpiece, rivaling his groundbreaking debut, Citizen Kane. Even more impressive, the film’s 12-minute opening shot was completed in just one day—on the very first day of production.