Brad-Film EsCharl https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/ Blog about documentaries and autobiographies Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:07:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-camera-g193e94b9c_640-32x32.png Brad-Film EsCharl https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/ 32 32 Celebrate Emma Watson In Little Women – A Look At The Captivating Film And Its Star-Studded Cast https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/celebrate-emma-watson-in-little-women-a-look-at-the-captivating-film-and-its-star-studded-cast/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:07:37 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=109 The highly anticipated adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women, became a hit with fans of the book. They were directed by Greta Gerwig and starred an all-star cast, including Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Laura Dern. This movie follows the lives of four sisters as […]

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The highly anticipated adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women, became a hit with fans of the book. They were directed by Greta Gerwig and starred an all-star cast, including Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Laura Dern. This movie follows the lives of four sisters as they navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up in 19th-century America.

An Introduction To The Star-Studded Cast

The cast of Greta Gerwig’s film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women, is an amazing all-star lineup that will have viewers excited for its release. 

Leading the way is Academy Award nominee Emma Watson as Meg March. Watson brings her charm and wit to the role, bringing Meg’s journey from dreamy teenager to responsible adult to life. 

Saoirse Ronan is Jo March, the passionate and ambitious sister in the story. Ronan won an Oscar nomination for her stunning performance as Lady Bird in 2018 and will surely bring a powerful presence to the story of Little Women.

Florence Pugh plays Amy March, the youngest sister with a sharp tongue and a wild heart. Fresh off her performance in Midsommar, Pugh is sure to bring her unique range of emotions to the role.

Eliza Scanlen stars as Beth March, the shy and sweet sister who finds joy in small moments. With her recent roles in Sharp Objects and Baby Teeth, Scanlen is no stranger to being a part of an all-star cast.

Rounding out the March sisters is Meryl Streep as Aunt March. The Academy Award-winning actress brings her strong presence and undeniable talent to her role. 

The star power of this incredible cast, combined with Gerwig’s vision, will surely bring this beloved story to life in a way never before seen. 

The excitement for Little Women is at an all-time high, and it’s no surprise why; with the powerhouse lineup of Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, and Meryl Streep leading the charge, audiences are sure to be in for a treat. 

Emma Watson Delivers a Captivating Performance in Little Women

The film follows the lives of four sisters – Meg (Watson), Jo (Ronan), Beth (Eliza Scanlen), and Amy March (Pugh). In her role as Meg, Watson delivers a performance that is both spirited and touching, taking us into the fascinating world of 19th-century friendship and dreams. Meg is the eldest daughter, who balances her longing for moral perfectionism with a desire to be accepted as an independent woman. With Watson’s natural charm and grace, she manages to capture the complexity of Meg’s character in a way that speaks to modern viewers. 

Throughout the film, Watson’s Meg moves us with strength and vulnerability. She is a beacon of support for her sisters as they face their struggles and triumphs, a true definition of sisterhood. Emma Watson Little Women is an ode to the power of female friendship, a message that continues to reverberate today. In Watson’s hands, Meg is a timeless heroine, and her powerful performance serves as a reminder of the importance of living life to its fullest. 

An Adaptation for Every Generation: Why We Love Little Women 

Since its original publication in 1868, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has been a timeless classic that continues to capture the hearts of readers generation after generation. Through its winding journey across time, it remains beloved by many due to its relatable themes and characters, which come alive in the recent film adaptation. 

At its core, Little Women is a family story that resonates with viewers of all ages. The four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – take us on a journey as they navigate life’s ups and downs together. Their love for one another keeps them strong in the face of adversity, and this powerful message resonates no matter the era. 

The film adaptation also pays tribute to the strong bond between sisters, with Emma Watson’s performance as Meg being a highlight. Watson brings Alcott’s characters to life in a fresh and heartfelt way that will surely draw viewers of all ages into the story.

If you’re looking for a movie that will draw you in with its emotion and charm, Little Women is one to watch. Celebrate Emma Watson and the rest of the cast as they bring this beloved story to life. 

With a star-studded cast led by Emma Watson, this movie will surely win over viewers with its heartfelt look at the struggles of growing up.

Take your chance to celebrate Emma Watson in Little Women – it’s sure.

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Top Scary Movies 2013 For The Halloween Season – A Must-Watch List! https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/top-scary-movies-2013-for-the-halloween-season-a-must-watch-list/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:49:03 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=104 As the Halloween season approaches, horror movie enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the spine-chilling tales that will send shivers down their spines. In 2013, the cinema world delivered many terrifying films that thrilled and terrified audiences—from haunted houses and demonic possessions to gruesome creatures and psychological horrors; the year 2013 offered a […]

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As the Halloween season approaches, horror movie enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the spine-chilling tales that will send shivers down their spines. In 2013, the cinema world delivered many terrifying films that thrilled and terrified audiences—from haunted houses and demonic possessions to gruesome creatures and psychological horrors; the year 2013 offered a diverse selection of top-notch scary movies.

First List Top Scary Movies Of 2013

First up on our list is Insidious: Chapter 2. This sequel to 2010’s Insidious was released in September and follows the Lambert family as they continue to be haunted by evil spirits. The movie has been praised for its dark atmosphere and intense jump scares.

Next on the list is Mama, an original horror film directed by Andrés Muschietti that stars Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. In the movie, two young girls living in a forest are taken in by their uncle and his girlfriend, only to discover they are not alone in the home. It’s a haunting story with plenty of spooky moments.

The Conjuring, directed by James Wan. This horror flick tells the true story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are called upon to help a family plagued by evil spirits. The movie has gained critical acclaim for its tense atmosphere and spine-tingling scares.

Another accurate tale terrifyingly brought to life in 2013 was “The Purge.” In this dystopian future, all crime is legal for one night each year — including murder. The movie follows a family attempting to survive a night of terror while dangerous people invade their homes.

If you’re looking for something slightly more lighthearted, “You’re Next” might be the one for you. It follows a family reunion gone wrong when they are attacked by mysterious assailants wearing animal masks. The movie features plenty of suspense and gruesome death scenes to keep viewers in their seats.

Other Scary Movies 2013

The Evil Dead (2013) – A remake of the classic 1981 horror film, “Evil Dead” follows a group of friends who accidentally summon malevolent demons during a weekend getaway. Prepare for gore, gruesome visuals, and a relentless onslaught of terror.

Oculus (2013) – A brother and sister try to uncover the mystery behind an antique mirror that they believe is responsible for the death of their parents ten years earlier.

Carrie (2013) – The remake of Stephen King’s classic tale “Carrie” portrays the horrors of bullying and unleashing telekinetic powers. The film delivers a mix of psychological and supernatural frights, making it a must-watch for Halloween.

V/H/S/2 (2013) – A sequel to the original found-footage anthology, this time featuring six stories tied together by a mysterious investigator searching for a missing man.

The House at the End of Time (2013) – A Venezuelan horror movie about a woman who returns to her childhood home 30 years after being destroyed by mysterious forces.

World War Z (2013) – Brad Pitt stars in this adaptation of Max Brooks’ apocalyptic zombie novel as a former United Nations investigator tasked with finding the source of a zombie pandemic.

Continuing the story of Nell, “The Last Exorcism Part II” delves deeper into her demonic possession and the horrors that follow her. This psychological horror will keep you guessing as you explore the boundaries of reality and illusion.

“Warm Bodies” adds a touch of romance to the zombie genre as a zombie falls for a human girl, leading to an unexpected twist on the typical horror tropes.

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia. This eerie supernatural horror explores the chilling events surrounding a family’s move into a new home that hides dark and terrifying secrets.

“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” reimagines the classic fairy tale with a horror twist. Follow the siblings as they become bounty hunters, targeting witches and dark creatures.

“Byzantium” presents a unique take on the vampire genre, following the story of two immortal sisters trying to survive in a hostile world.

“A Field in England” offers an unsettling and hallucinogenic horror experience set during the English Civil War, featuring alchemy and dark magic.

“Stoker” delves into psychological horror as a young woman navigates the disturbing relationship with her enigmatic uncle following her father’s mysterious death.

The year 2013 has offered an exceptional array of horror movies that cater to all tastes and preferences within the genre. From classic supernatural thrillers to psychological horrors and zombie apocalypses, these top scary movies are a must-watch for Halloween. Prepare to be terrified, thrilled, and enthralled as you dive into these chilling tales, guaranteeing an unforgettable Halloween experience for all horror enthusiasts. The best part is that many are available on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, so it’s easy to find something creepy for your next movie night! Happy watching!

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The best documentaries about space and galactic mysteries https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/the-best-documentaries-about-space/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:44:53 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=62 In this Discovery Channel documentary, director Yawar Abbas uses graphics to simulate a journey from Earth to the edge of the universe.

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“Journey to the End of the Universe.”
In this Discovery Channel documentary, director Yawar Abbas uses graphics to simulate a journey from Earth to the edge of the universe. Viewers first virtually traverse the solar system, learning details about each planet and its satellites, then reach the nearest star to the sun, Alpha Centauri, and then follow it to the boundaries of the Milky Way and beyond. The graphics in “Journey to the End of the Universe” were developed based on data obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. The narrator for the project was actor Alec Baldwin.

“Black Hole Hunters.”
The BBC project about one of the major scientific breakthroughs in astrophysics in the twenty-first century begins in 2017. That’s when scientist Shepherd Doleman and a team of fellow astronomers began developing the Event Horizon project to prove the existence of black holes. Before that, because of the strong gravity, no object could get close enough to them to capture and not fall down the “wormhole.

“Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking.”
The multi-part documentary project “Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking” of the Discovery Channel is a true classic of the popular science genre. The host of the series, filmed in 2010 – Professor Stephen Hawking, who in simple and clear language tells the full story of cosmology: from the “Big Bang” to the possible end of the galaxy. The famous scientist also shares his thoughts on the most interesting mysteries and mysteries of the universe – the possibility of intelligent life on other planets and time travel – and offers to dream about the possibilities for humanity in the future. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch voices Hawking’s thoughts in the project.

“The Last One on the Moon”.
British director Mark Craig’s documentary The Last Man on the Moon is the life story of astronaut Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon. The man landed on the surface of the Earth’s satellite three times — in 1966, in 1969 and finally in 1972 as commander of Apollo 17.

“Space: Space and Time.”
Another genre classic on our list. “Space: Space and Time” with American astrophysicist Neil Tyson is a remake of scientist Carl Sagan’s iconic 1980 science-popular series. The series consists of 13 parts. As in the original version, the host travels through time and space on a “ship of the imagination,” recounting the major scientific discoveries of the last centuries, from the birth of the universe to the events of 2014, when the project ended.

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How to create a documentary https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/how-to-create-a-documentary/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:41:00 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=59 Before you turn on the camera, set yourself up for success. Do your research and try to figure out what your story is, even if you don't know it yet.

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Before you turn on the camera, set yourself up for success. Do your research and try to figure out what your story is, even if you don’t know it yet. Learn as much as you can about the people you spend time with or the topic so you can ask informed questions.

The type of research you need to do depends on your topic. For a historical documentary, expect to spend a lot of time in libraries or historical society archives. As for a film about the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, you can learn a lot online and over the phone, but eventually you’ll have to pack your bags (and bug spray) and go talk to people on the ground.

Gather archival materials
During your research, you can find relevant archival materials. You can also ask interviewees to show any old photos or videos they may have that they are willing to let you use.

Summarize the story
Although documentaries are not scripted like fictional narratives, you will create an outline or even a storyboard to think about the shots needed and the possible directions the story might take. Sometimes I write a storyline to help introduce myself to the story or to help stakeholders understand the type of story I’m going to create.

Imagine what a film should look like
The truthfulness of documentaries doesn’t mean they can’t have style. You can create an inspiration board and compile visual references that help you present the film. You can even think about the types of shooting plans you want to use. You learn and change throughout this process, but if you approach it from a certain point of view, in many cases you will stay true to it.

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Biographical film https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/biographical-film/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:57:00 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=42 Biographical film has been appearing since the beginning of cinema, such as William Hayes' The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (1895) or Georges Méliès' Cleopatra (1899).

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Biographical film has been appearing since the beginning of cinema, such as William Hayes’ The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (1895) or Georges Méliès’ Cleopatra (1899). The genre experienced its first golden age in the 1930s, especially with director William Dieterle of Warner ; “He created a system in which documentary precision plays a crucial role. The editorial line is purposeful, humane and educational: we tell the stories of Pasteur , Zola , Juarez . We pass on values to raise the morale of the nation. We appeal to the citizens. After the war, we turned to consumers with an emphasis on entertainment,” says Rémi Fontanel, a film professor at the University of Lyon II. Less represented on screens in the 1960s, biographical film experienced a revival in the 1980s and 1990s and then a new golden age in the late 2000s and early 2010s (e.g. La Môme in 2007, J. Edgar and La Dame de fer in 2011. ). The scholar notes that two trends are emerging: films about entrepreneurs (e.g., The Social Network in 2010) and films about music groups that emphasize personal success.

Finally, it should be noted that filmmakers are becoming less and less hesitant to shoot a character who is still alive, or even in his recent news ( Invictus on Nelson Mandela , La Conquête sur Nicolas Sarkozy , W .: The Incredible President on George W. Bush or once again Welcome to New York on Dominique Strauss-Kahn ).

A biographical film is a film about a particular person, focusing on the most important events in his life, as well as his personal and public achievements. There are a huge number of films about famous and famous people in the archives of the world film and video industry.

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Great documentaries about sports https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/great-documentaries-about-sports/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:22:00 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=32 In the summer of 1970, Pittsburgh Pirates baseball pitcher Doc Ellis went to visit his buddy in Los Angeles during halftime.

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No No: A Dockumentary (2014)
In the summer of 1970, Pittsburgh Pirates baseball pitcher Doc Ellis went to visit his buddy in Los Angeles during halftime. Over the course of several days, the guys spent their time consuming hallucinogens and stimulants, drinking alcohol, and listening to Jimi Hendrix records. Until one day Ellis realized that today – in the midst of an acid trip – there were two games waiting for him. He took the field and played a no-hitter, the best game of his career. That’s what the documentary focuses on.

Dare to Dream: The story of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team (2005)
A film about good old fashioned inspiration. Dare to Dream is a film about the winners of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The teams of the United States and China made it to the finals. If you don’t get goosebumps the moment the national team bus reaches Meadowlands, you should check if you really care about sports.

“Minding the Gap (2018).
Documentary filmmaker Bing Liu has made a film about his friends, twenty-something guys living out their youth in Rockford, Illinois. We don’t want to spoil the viewing experience by revealing the plot, let’s just say that this film begins as a story of young people in love with skateboarding and ends with a sad panorama of domestic violence in a depressed post-industrial city.

“Andre the Giant” (Andre the Giant, 2018)
If you liked the way “The Last Dance” was filmed, chances are you’ll like “Andre the Giant,” too. The film tells the story of wrestling legend Andre, 2’24”, and his life – brilliant in the ring, and full of pain outside of it.

When We Were Kings, 1996
Dozens if not hundreds of documentaries have been made about Muhammad Ali, but none compare to this one. The film concentrates on Rumble in the Jungle — the legendary fight between Ali and George Foreman — and everything that went on around him. If you want to understand what it’s like to be in the same room as Ali, his boundless energy and will to fight, this is the film for you.

(Unforgivable Blackness, 2004.
The story of the rise and fall of Jack Johnson, the first African American boxer to win the world heavyweight boxing title. Any list of sports documentaries would be incomplete without this film.

More Than a Game, 2008
Another film about basketball focuses on the rise to the top of sports Olympus of a young LeBron James and his high school basketball teammates from Akron, Ohio. They broke into the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) league and swiftly worked their way to the top of youth basketball in America.

Jordan Rides the Bus, 2010
In late 1993 the great Michael Jordan announces that he is disillusioned with basketball and is quitting the sport, a decision that, according to the athlete, was pushed to him by the death of his father. Jordan Rides the Bus is a film about how the famed basketball player tried to make a career in baseball.

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Best food documentaries https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/best-food-documentaries/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=26 Spend your evening watching documentaries that dot all the I's and cross all the T's of some gastronomic questions.

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Spend your evening watching documentaries that dot all the I’s and cross all the T’s of some gastronomic questions.

DOUBLE PORTS.
A film that will make fast food lovers reconsider their gastronomic habits. This is the project of Morgan Spurlock, a director, screenwriter and protagonist who risked being subjected to a rigorous experiment. Spurlock wanted to find out and show the world what happens to the body of a healthy person who eats only at McDonald’s for a month.

THE WHOLE TRUTH ABOUT FOOD.
This is a science series produced by the BBC which consists of 6 episodes of 45 minutes each. The series debunks gastronomic myths and discovers new healthy facts. This work is divided into separate topics “how to become”: beautiful, slim, the best, desirable. The authors tell why some people eat a lot and don’t gain weight, whether red wine affects heart health, whether heavy drinking helps improve the skin, which macronutrient is more nourishing, etc. This series is the kind of self-education that will be useful in everyday life.

WANT TO CHANGE
Particularly impressionable be warned: this film very convincingly promotes raw eating. This type of diet is shown as a panacea for people with complex and incurable diseases: inspiring examples of the “healing” of obesity and cancer sufferers by switching to fruits and vegetables. The filmmakers also show the harsh truth about sugar and its substitutes. It’s worth watching, but consult a doctor before making any serious decisions about lifestyle changes.

FAST FOOD NATION.
A feature film about the underside of the fast food industry with a stellar cast. The film is based on Eric Schlosser’s book of the same name, which describes the industry’s harm to both health and the economy. Viewers are exposed to all the dark and brutal truth: the hardest part is about the desperate situation of guest workers in slaughterhouses with actual footage from the slaughterhouse.

FORKS INSTEAD OF KNIVES
The basis of this documentary is the research of two independent scientists. The film describes the results of their work in detail, and they will not please fans of meat and dairy products. The consumption of animal protein has a devastating effect on the human body, in particular with its inclusion in the daily diet cancerous tumors grow and develop faster and more intensively. With dairy products, too, everything is not so optimistic: the acid that the body produces when consuming dairy products is neutralized only by the calcium from the bones.

DESPERATE TASTERS DEPART.
A light and witty series produced by the BBC about life and nutrition in different eras. The main characters of the series are comedian Sue Perkins and restaurant critic, writer, and foodie Giles Koren. The pair “travel through time,” traveling to a particular era for a week, fully adopting the lifestyle and food principles of the time. Before each new adventure, the actors measure all their body measurements and track the changes afterwards.

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Autobiographical films by famous directors https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/autobiographical-films-by-famous-directors/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:18:00 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=52 You can't go home, but you can recreate it on film. Often, a director will take a semi-autobiographical approach to a film at the beginning of their career

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You can’t go home, but you can recreate it on film. Often, a director will take a semi-autobiographical approach to a film at the beginning of their career, when the story they feel most compelled to tell is about their childhood or adolescence. Other times, a filmmaker who is far along in their career may find a new creative spark by exploring their own past.

400 Blows (1959)
François Truffaut’s debut is not only one of the most influential films ever made, but it also opened up a way in which a director could tell his personal story with stunning intimacy. 400 Blows centers on Antoine Doinel, a child who can’t help but get into trouble on the streets of Paris. Just like the young Truffaut, Antoine comes from a somewhat fragmented family, being sent to live with different family members before finally settling down with his mother and stepfather. However, despite Antoine’s problems with his parents and the authorities at school, who can’t figure out what to do with him, we see that cinema is an escape for him.

Amarcord (1973)
While in 400 Blows the director looks at the past from the point of view of the teenage protagonist, Armancord feels like we are experiencing a stream of memories coming back to the director as he looks back on his youth. The film’s director, Federico Fellini, returns to the coastal town in northern Italy, Rimini, where he grew up. In particular, he sees that he is recreating the time when Mussolini’s fascist party seized power in Italy, albeit before the tumultuous era surrounding World War II. The film is less interested in making a political statement than in showing a revolving door of colorful characters who exemplify the kind of vibrancy and humanity that can still flourish even when those in power try to suppress it.

Fanny and Alexander (1982)
It is hard to think of a filmmaker more dedicated to exploring themes that only adults are forced to contemplate than Ingmar Bergman. It is fitting that Bergman chose to make his last film about childhood, specifically a childhood not unlike his own growing up in Uppsala, Sweden. Originally conceived for Swedish television as a 4-part miniseries and released in theaters in a shortened (but still sprawling) 188-minute version, Fanny and Alexander clearly contains a subject matter that Bergman had no problem diving headfirst into.

Crooklyn (1994)
Although there is a character in Crooklyn who is a fictionalized childhood Spike Lee (he has big glasses and loves the Knicks), it is a rare example of an autobiographical film for many narrators. This is because even though “Crooklyn” was directed by Spike Lee, and it is undoubtedly a Spike Lee movie in style and tone, he also wrote it with his two siblings Joy Suzanne Lee and Sinkwe Lee.

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What is documentary filmmaking https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/what-is-documentary-filmmaking/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:43:00 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=36 Reconstructions of true events do not belong to documentary filmmaking. However, documentary works can use fragments of feature films as well as staging, provocations

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Reconstructions of true events do not belong to documentary filmmaking. However, documentary works can use fragments of feature films as well as staging, provocations, and other staged elements invented especially for the occasion.

Objectives of Documentaries

Teaching tool (in other words, “educational films”)
Research (geographic, zoological, historical, ethnographic, etc.)
Propaganda (science, goods, technology, religion, etc.)
Chronicle (long-term observation of an event, reportage, etc.)
Publicity

What unites them (all of the above) is the common goal of all documentary film: “to tell us about the world we live in” (Hugh Badley).

Documentary filmmaking is a complex genre that takes a long time to prepare and work on: life and documentary material is selected, on the basis of which the script is created. The structure of a documentary varies: it uses both staged and reportage shooting, field and interior shooting, archival video- and photographs. You can observe the benefits of documentaries on television. The most actual, bright and extraordinary of them invariably enjoy wide popularity among viewers of absolutely different age and social categories.

However, it should be noted that the term “documentary film” is questioned by many modern film scholars and film critics. The fact is that according to many directors, any person at the sight of the camera to some extent begins to play, perform a certain role, behave unnaturally – and as a result the film becomes to some extent staged. That is why many experts deny the existence of documentary film at all, considering it only a subgenre of fiction cinema. And these experts consider only films shot with a hidden camera from beginning to end to be real documentaries. They call such cinema filmed with a hidden camera a true documentary.

Another category of films classified as documentaries are educational (educational) films. Films designed to be shown in schools and other educational institutions. Studies show that educational material presented in the form of a film is absorbed much better than the same material retold by the teacher. It seems to be a matter of clarity and polished presentation of the material (not surprisingly, because in the cinema there are probably a lot of takes).

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Great autobiographical films https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/great-autobiographical-films/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:34:00 +0000 https://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/?p=55 Every filmmaker draws inspiration from the world around them; only a few have the honesty, courage and/or ego to turn their life stories into art.

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Every filmmaker draws inspiration from the world around them; only a few have the honesty, courage and/or ego to turn their life stories into art.

Theatricalized autobiography was relatively rare in early cinema – the first audiences wanted spectacle, not everyday reality.

Zéro de conduite (1933)
Jean Vigo’s 40-minute epic, which begins with white titles and a soundtrack of schoolchildren roaring like animals, is freer and more liberating than any other film of the era. But Zéro de conduite (or “Zero for Behavior,” the grade given by teachers for bad behavior) is also more intimate and personal than was fashionable at the time, drawing directly on the young writer-director’s years at a French boarding school and basing the four central characters on his friends and himself.

My Childhood (1972)
Given his stalwart trilogy of autobiographical dramas – My Childhood (1972), My People of Ain (1973) and My Way Home (1978) – it’s a miracle that Scottish director Bill Douglas survived at all, let alone had a successful career in film. . Shot in grainy, stark monochrome war news footage and told with the simplicity of a religious parable, My Childhood follows 10-year-old Jamie, the child of an absentee father and a mentally ill mother, growing up in the coal fields of Newcraigall, near Edinburgh (in later films Jamie would be sent to an orphanage before finding solace in friendship and self-expression).

American Graffiti (1973)
Almost a decade passed between the events depicted in George Lucas’s sad second feature film and the production of the movie. But already the early 60s began to seem like a distant past, a pre-Vietnamese, pre-revolutionary era of innocence and freedom (at least for ordinary white American boys).

The Mirror (1975)
Expanding the concept of autobiography to include members of his own family-his poet father Arseny Tarkovsky, his mother Maria Vishnyakova-and ultimately the entire Russian people in the 20th century, Andrei Tarkovsky’s most obvious and surprising film is aptly titled. Here, the idea of a lens as a reflective surface reaches its apotheosis-but this mirror is broken, and the film is a broken series of reflective fragments, linked by threads of poetry and haunting images of a dying man.

Big Red (1980)
Independent maestro Samuel Fuller drew on his experiences as an infantryman during World War II for this stark episodic epic. Named after the emblem of the U.S. First Infantry Army, the film follows a platoon of American soldiers from a relatively innocuous campaign in North Africa through the battlefields of Sicily, Normandy and the Rhineland to the liberation of concentration camps.

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