Documentary Film: Truth and Representation
Film Studies · Year 13 · Varieties of Film and Filmmaking · 1.º Período

Documentary Film: Truth and Representation

An investigation into the documentary form, questioning the nature of truth, realism, and the filmmaker's perspective. Students will analyse different modes of documentary filmmaking.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsWJEC Eduqas A-Level Film Studies, Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives, Section B: Documentary filmWJEC Eduqas A-Level Film Studies, Specialist Study Area: Critical debates (Filmmakers' theories)

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An investigation into the documentary form, questioning the nature of truth, realism, and the filmmaker's perspective. Students will analyse different modes of documentary filmmaking.

Key Questions

  1. To what extent can a documentary be considered objective truth?
  2. How do different documentary modes construct reality?
  3. What ethical responsibilities do documentary filmmakers hold?

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