Exploring the Power and Pitfalls of First-Person Documentaries
Exploring the Power and Pitfalls of First-Person Documentaries In the world of documentary filmmaking, the first-person approach has sparked both admiration and criticism. The idea of sharing one’s personal perspective on screen gained popularity with the rise of more accessible, portable cameras, making it easier for filmmakers to capture their own stories. But does this […]
Direct Cinema vs. Cinéma Vérité
Direct Cinema vs. Cinéma Vérité: Capturing the “truth” in Documentary Filmmaking In the 1960s, two distinct documentary filmmaking styles emerged, both aiming to capture the truth of the human experience: Direct Cinema and Cinéma Vérité. These approaches revolutionized the genre by making use of new, more portable technology that allowed filmmakers to be less intrusive […]