The Art of Observing Life (2013)
Over twenty years, the Russian documentary filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya interviewed pioneers of American documentaries, such as Richard Leacock, Robert and Anne Drew, Albert Maysles, D.A. Pennebaker, Jonas Mekas, among others. In long conversations, they discuss the elaboration of titles that are now fundamental to the genre’s world history, commenting on the introduction of new light and portable cameras that allowed the advent of Cinema Verite, in addition to sharing the fundamentals and principles of the art of capturing life. The sum of these parts corresponds to a singular opportunity of re-encounter with the thinking of these masters, even those that have already passed away.
Director: Marina Goldovskaya
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: November 21, 2013
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Art of Observing Life about?
- Over twenty years, the Russian documentary filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya interviewed pioneers of American documentaries, such as Richard Leacock, Robert and Anne Drew, Albert Maysles, D.A. Pennebaker, Jonas Mekas, among others. In long conversations, they discuss the elaboration of titles that are now fundamental to the genre’s world history, commenting on the introduction of new light and portable cameras that allowed the advent of Cinema Verite, in addition to sharing the fundamentals and principles of the art of capturing life. The sum of these parts corresponds to a singular opportunity of re-encounter with the thinking of these masters, even those that have already passed away.
- Who directed The Art of Observing Life?
- The Art of Observing Life was directed by Marina Goldovskaya.
- How long is The Art of Observing Life?
- The Art of Observing Life has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Art of Observing Life?
- The Art of Observing Life is a Documentary film.