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A '''documentary film''' is a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record. | [[File:Gheorghe_Marinescu_science_film_1899.jpg|300px|thumb|Frame of PhD Gheorghe Marinescu's science films (1899).]]A '''documentary film''' is a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record. | ||
Such films were originally shot on film stock—the only medium available—but now include video and digital productions that can be either direct-to-video, made into a TV show or released for screening in cinemas. | Such films were originally shot on film stock—the only medium available—but now include video and digital productions that can be either direct-to-video, made into a TV show or released for screening in cinemas. | ||
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"Documentary" has been described as a "filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception" that is continually evolving and is without clear boundaries. | "Documentary" has been described as a "filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception" that is continually evolving and is without clear boundaries. | ||
== | == In the News == | ||
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File:Ridley-Scott-researching-Alien.jpg|link=Ridley Scott|Documentary film maker [[Ridley Scott]], shown here doing research for his acclaimed documentary film ''[[Alien (documentary)|Alien]]''. | |||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
* [[Alien (documentary)]] | * [[Alien (documentary)]] | ||
* [[Do Blade-Runners Shave Their Electric Sheep?]] | * [[Do Blade-Runners Shave Their Electric Sheep?]] | ||
* [[Noctua's Revenge (documentary)]] | * [[Noctua's Revenge (documentary)]] | ||
* [[Ridley Scott]] | |||
* [[Weaponizing Spirograph]] | |||
== External links | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
External links: | |||
* [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Documentary_film Documentary film] | * [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Documentary_film Documentary film] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_film Documentary film] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_film Documentary film] @ Wikipedia | ||
* [http://www.mediaed.org/ Media Education Foundation] - Films That Inspire Critical Reflection on the Social, Political, & Cultural Impact of American Mass Media | |||
[[Category:Nonfiction (nonfiction)]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Art (nonfiction)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:49, 20 May 2018
A documentary film is a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record.
Such films were originally shot on film stock—the only medium available—but now include video and digital productions that can be either direct-to-video, made into a TV show or released for screening in cinemas.
"Documentary" has been described as a "filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception" that is continually evolving and is without clear boundaries.
In the News
Documentary film maker Ridley Scott, shown here doing research for his acclaimed documentary film Alien.
Fiction cross-reference
- Alien (documentary)
- Do Blade-Runners Shave Their Electric Sheep?
- Noctua's Revenge (documentary)
- Ridley Scott
- Weaponizing Spirograph
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links:
- Documentary film
- Documentary film @ Wikipedia
- Media Education Foundation - Films That Inspire Critical Reflection on the Social, Political, & Cultural Impact of American Mass Media