Documentary film (nonfiction)
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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.
Description
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.
Nonfiction cross-reference
Fiction cross-reference
Documentary films by Ridley Scott (nonfiction):
External links
- Documentary film] @ Wikipedia