direct cinema

Direct cinema is a filmmaking style that aims to capture real life as honestly and unaltered as possible. Filmmakers record events as they happen, using minimal interference or direction, with unobtrusive cameras. This approach creates a sense of immediacy and authenticity, allowing viewers to witness genuine human experiences without staged scenes or scripting. It emerged in the 1960s as a way to present reality more transparently, often resulting in documentaries that feel spontaneous and natural, providing an unfiltered glimpse into people's lives and societal moments.