What Is Cinema? (2013) delves into the essence of filmmaking by exploring the insights and techniques of renowned directors. Through a blend of historical interviews with legends like Alfred Hitchcock and Robert Bresson, and contemporary conversations with contemporary masters such as Mike Leigh, David Lynch, and Jonas Mekas, the documentary captures the unique vision and creative processes of these filmmakers. Oscar-winning director Chuck Workman masterfully illustrates the indescribable magic that these artists bring to the screen, highlighting the power of cinema to convey emotions and stories that transcend verbal expression.
What Is Cinema? (2013)
2013 · Documentary · 80 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Chuck Workman
Cast Mike Leigh · Jonas Mekas · David Lynch · Michael Moore · Robert Altman · Yvonne Rainer · Bill Viola · Kelly Reichardt · Costa-Gavras · Ken Jacobs · Robert Bresson · Alfred Hitchcock · Chantal Akerman · Akira Kurosawa · Abbas Kiarostami · Rob Epstein · John Ford · James Franco · Sidney Lumet · Michael Winterbottom · Jack Waters · Peter Bogdanovich
Soundtrack Bernard Herrmann · Nino Rota · Ennio Morricone · Philip Glass
Screenplay Chuck Workman
Cinematography John Sharaf · Tom Hurwitz
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Title What Is Cinema?
Original title What Is Cinema?
Year 2013
Type Documentary
Length 80 min.
Country United States
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