Claiming the real
Subtitle: the Griersonian documentary and its legitimations
By: Brian Winston.
Contributors: British Film Institute.
Publisher: British Film Institute
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 301
Subjects: Grierson, John, 1898-1972; Documentary films -- History and criticism
Description: This work rewrites the history of documentary film to take account of technological change. Winston explores the role of such figures as Grierson, Flaherty and Dziga Vertov, and examines both the principles and practice of the major movements in documentary, such as "cinema verite."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-294) and index.