Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Extension Materials - Great for Context

1989 short interview with Errol Morris, director of The Thin Blue Line
Errol Morris interview from 2008, talking about his life and films

An interview with Karel Reiz, with a brief intro about his beginnings

Frederick Wiseman talks about his aesthetic
Frederick Wiseman talks about his philosophy and the documentary form (albeit it awkwardly to begin with!)

Louis's most memorable moments from Louis and the Nazis.
Louis Theroux talks about his style and methods - Louis Theroux In Conversation: BAFTA Guru
Louis Theroux Masterclass from 2012 Docville

Michael Moore's filmmaking tips
Michael Moore Q&A on Roger and Me from 2012

Nick Broomfield: The mistakes that made his Career
Nick Broomfield: The Interview Technique
Nick Broomfield Masterclass: Sheffield Doc Fest 2011
When Louis Met Nick: Sheffield Doc Fest 2017

Alain Resnais interview on Night and Fog

Godfrey Reggio, director of Powaqqatsitalks about his new film Visitors - this one's a bit abstract but very interesting if you have the time and patience (and mindset!)

And... if you like the films I picked, develop your interest further and check out a few more of my favourite documentary films and directors. It's not an extensive list but I've picked a few of my favourites.

Nick Broomfield - Chicken Ranch

Werner Herzog - Grizzly Man

Asif Kapadia - Senna

Joshua Oppenheimer - The Act of Killing / The Look of Silence

Alain Resnais - Night and Fog

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