CINEMA VERITE: DEFINING THE MOMENT Documentary Competition

Revisit the renaissance of documentary filmmaking with an incisive and intriguing look into the revolutionary movement of cinema verite. Dive deep into the world of documentaries and discover the magic of cutting edge non-fiction cinema.

CINEMA VERITE: DEFINING THE MOMENT studies direct cinema that was catalyzed by a group of young filmmakers in the 1950s and 1960s, such as D.A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock and Al Maysles. Enervated by the inert and often staid styles of documentary films, these rebel filmmakers decided to show life in its truest form.

Rich in excerpts from classic examples of cinema verite, this documentary magnificently captures all the history, excitement and monumental moments of that movement. Experience the emergence of a new period, which vanquished the old rules and influenced the modern ways of current media forms.