Capturing Reality

2008·Movie
1h 30min
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyFandorFilmzieFawesomeCineverse

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Capturing Reality fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?
Documentary FilmmakingCinema VeriteNon-Fiction FilmFilmmaking ProcessMeta-AnalysisIndustry InsightsCreative ProcessExploration of Reality

Crew

Directed by:
Pepita Ferrari
Written by:
Pepita Ferrari
Produced by:
Steve Hallé, Jerry McIntosh, Pepita Ferrari
Composed by:
Robert Marcel Lepage

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Capturing Reality

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Where can I stream Capturing Reality legally?

PhiloKanopyFandorFilmzieFawesomeCineverse

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Is Capturing Reality worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Capturing Reality?

1 h 30 min

Capturing Reality runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Capturing Reality in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Capturing Reality?

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