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Documentary film (Component 2 Section B)
Quick questions on The filmmakers' theories of documentary - Eduqas A-Level Film Studies Component 2
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What are commonly studied makers?Show answer
Makers such as Nick Broomfield, Michael Moore, Kim Longinotto, Peter Watkins and Errol Morris have articulated, distinctive approaches, from highly interventionist and on-screen, to patient and observational, to openly performative and authored. Always confirm the suitable theorists for your set documentary against current Eduqas guidance.
What is applying the theory?Show answer
Summarise the theory clearly, apply it through specific film form, and reach a judgement about how far the documentary reflects it, rather than describing theory and film separately.
What is q1?Show answer
What does a filmmaker's theory of documentary cover? [5 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Apply a filmmaker's theory to the documentary you have studied. [10 marks]
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