Filmmaker's Mode

Question 1

Kim Longinotto =

Answer 1

• Observational Mode
• Known for unobtrusive, fly on the wall style
• This allows subjects to speak for themselves without direct interference
• They focus on underrepresented groups, in particularly women
• She avoids voiceover narration

Question 2

Michael Moore =

Answer 2

• Performative Mode
• Blends personal involvement with polemical arguments
• He uses irony, satire and emotional appeal to shape audience responses
• He often makes political or social critiques

Question 3

Nick Broomfield =

Answer 3

• Participatory Mode
• Broomfield appears on screen engaging with his subjects
• His documentaries show the filmmaker’s presence
• It sometimes shows the investigative processes of production difficulties
• The filmmaking is a part of the narrative

Question 4

Peter Watkins =

Answer 4

• Docudrama
• Blurs the line between documentary and fiction
• Uses historical re-enactments and dramatized interviews to create politically charged films

Question 5

Similarities between Kim Longinotto =

Answer 5

• They both present an intimate, unfiltered portrayal of Amy’s life using archival footage without intrusive interview

Question 6

Similarities between Michael Moore =

Answer 6

• They shape the audiences emotional response by carefully selecting clips and music
• They make films with emotional appeal to shape audience response
• Kapadia does not make overtly political documentaries however does guide the audience to a social critique

Question 7

Similarities between Nick Broomfield =

Answer 7

• They construct the narrative through first-hand accounts such as voice overs from their friends and family