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“In documentary we deal with the actual, and in one sense with the real. But the really real, if I may use that phrase, is something deeper than that. The only reality which counts in the end is the interpretation which is profound”

Quote by John Grierson

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John Grierson, a Scottish film producer, is hailed as the pioneer of documentary film. Born on April 26, 1898, and passing away on February 19, 1972, Grierson made significant contributions to the field of documentary filmmaking. His works have had a profound impact on the development of film art. more

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