Every cut is a lie. It’s never that way. Those two shots were never next to each other in time that way. But you’re telling a lie in order to tell the truth. –Wolf Koenig.
Fiction films are make believe, there is no doubt about that. But documentaries, what are they? Are they real, artistic depiction of reality (fiction films do that) or is it an interpretation of reality.Documentaries have existed from the beginning of cinema - the first things captured in film was life as it happens – people walking, laughing, talking, dancing etc. For me, When life is full of unpredictable possibilities and wonderful characters, why cook up stories. I see the world of documentaries as a magical realm of discussing the real through a manipulated sequence of visuals and sound bytes.
This blog is a journey about documentary films that I come across and how they intersect with life. This intersection will feature a variety of subjects including current affairs, special events, significant dates, memories, film festivals, rendezvous with people of significance, etc.
Also, I will try to chronicle the fascinating process of making my documentaries. As it evolves from inception to the celluloid, I will post production stills, character bios, sneak peaks etc etc
Enjoy!
MIJO – Short Documentary. Synopsis: An evocative portrayal of a mother and child’s intimate relationship in the midst of life altering medical events. Currently playing in Film Festivals.
www.foreignpuzzle.com - my debut feature length documentary. Follow us on Facebook : Foreign Puzzle Page on Facebook
