Capturing Reality
Synopsis
From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?
Top Cast
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Errol Morris
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Werner Herzog
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Jessica Yu
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Albert Maysles
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Nick Broomfield
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Laura Poitras
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Kevin Macdonald
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Patricio Guzmán
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Jennifer Baichwal
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Scott Hicks
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Michel Brault
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Molly Dineen
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Eduardo Coutinho
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Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
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Jennifer Fox
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Manfred Becker
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Paul Cowan
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Alanis Obomsawin
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pepita Ferrari
- Screenplay & Story
- Pepita Ferrari
- Original Score
- Robert Marcel Lepage
- Original Title
- Capturing Reality
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pepita Ferrari
Pepita Ferrari
Robert Marcel Lepage
Marc Gadoury
Barbara Brown
Michelle van Beusekom
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Gadoury
Director of Photography
Barbara Brown
Editor
Michelle van Beusekom
Producer
Pepita Ferrari
Director
Robert Marcel Lepage
Original Music Composer
Pepita Ferrari
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Capturing Reality.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capturing Reality
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Capturing Reality about?
From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?
Who directed Capturing Reality?
Capturing Reality was directed by Pepita Ferrari.
Who stars in Capturing Reality?
The principal cast of Capturing Reality includes Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, Jessica Yu, Albert Maysles, Nick Broomfield.
When was Capturing Reality released and how long is it?
Capturing Reality was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Capturing Reality?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Capturing Reality was composed by Robert Marcel Lepage.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Capturing Reality?
Capturing Reality holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).