“To the documentary director the appearance of things and people is only superficial. It is the meaning behind the thing and the significance underlying the person that occupy his attention... Documentary approach to cinema differs from that of story-film not in its disregard for craftsman-ship, but in the purpose to which that craftsmanship is put. Documentary is a trade just as carpentry or pot-making. The pot-maker makes pots, and the documentarian documentaries.”
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Paul Rotha
Paul Rotha, born on June 3, 1907 in Germany and died on March 7, 1984 in the United States, was a renowned film producer in the 20th century. He was known for his profound understanding of film art and his unique artistic style. more
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