I, a Negro

Watched as part of my research into the french new wave.
Really cool to watch something that inspired my inspiration. I came across this because the jump cuts are what inspired Godards jump cuts in Breathless, but I think you can also recognize some connection with the docu style shooting of the early Godard style in this.

Watched as part of my research into the french new wave.
Really cool to watch something that inspired my inspiration. I came across this because the jump cuts are what inspired Godards jump cuts in Breathless, but I think you can also recognize some connection with the docu style shooting of the early Godard style in this.

Interesting, especially in terms of documentary. Rouch’s cinema verite question of “truth” is particularly poignant here, but I think it makes an enjoyable film regardless of what is actually true. I’m usually pro-documentary reinactments, and I think this film proves my point. 

Also just goes to show that, often the key to documentary is choosing the right subject, which they do here.

Interesting, especially in terms of documentary. Rouch’s cinema verite question of “truth” is particularly poignant here, but I think it makes an enjoyable film regardless of what is actually true. I’m usually pro-documentary reinactments, and I think this film proves my point. 

Also just goes to show that, often the key to documentary is choosing the right subject, which they do here.

Step into the past with some truth and fiction.

Step into the past with some truth and fiction.