Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment (2000)

Movie ★ 6.4 105 min

Documentary

A documentary about direct-cinema from its very beginnings (Nanook of the North) to the fake-direct-cinema of the Blair Witch Project. All the important direct-cinema filmmakers are portrayed and/or interviewed: Leacock, Wiseman, Maysles, Pennebaker, Reisz and others.

Peter Wintonick Director

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Released
June 9, 2000
Runtime
105 min
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tt0220364
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Frequently asked questions

What is Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment about?
A documentary about direct-cinema from its very beginnings (Nanook of the North) to the fake-direct-cinema of the Blair Witch Project. All the important direct-cinema filmmakers are portrayed and/or interviewed: Leacock, Wiseman, Maysles, Pennebaker, Reisz and others.
Who directed Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment?
Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment was directed by Peter Wintonick.
When was Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment released?
Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment is a 2000 documentary film.
Where can I watch Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment?
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