The Search for Reality: The Art of Documentary Filmmaking
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Book Overview
This ambitious book from author, producer and director Michael Tobias draws together the voices of 40 renowned documentary filmmakers from around the world. These contributors shed unique light on contemporary culture and aesthetics, the filmmaker's commitment to the documentary form, and the documentary production process from concept to marketplace. They also probe provocative questions: What is reality in a documentary? Can and should there be objectivity in a documentary? What is the role of social advocacy in a documentary? How do new production technologies affect a documentary's message? This is the first book that brings together an international roster of documentary filmmakers to speak about the very heart and soul of their art. It should prove to be an invaluable guide for both professionals and students, and will appeal to general filmgoers as well.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0941188620
ISBN13:9780941188623
Release Date:July 1999
Publisher:Michael Wiese Productions
Length:389 Pages
Weight:1.60 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 7.1" x 10.1"
Customer Reviews
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The Best Documentary Book Out There
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
We feel Tobias' Search For Reality is by far the most provocative, philosophical and insightful work on non-fiction filmmaking ever written. The voices are authentic, international, and from the trenches. This is a must read for every practitioner, student, and filmgoer.
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