This session will explore programmes that may not be exactly what they appear to be. Designed by the programme maker’s hidden motivation and intention the audience is left to believe what they are being exposed to. Is it possible at all, for viewers to identify the deception, to distinguish between what they see and what they get? All programme makers apply these methods to a certain extent and for far different effects, as we shall see in these productions. We will cross the lines between documentary and fiction, but not as we usually mean by “docu-drama”. We will also discuss how off-the-cuff production technology meant to mirror real-life events can blur the line between reality and storytelling. We will also explore the fine line between a seemingly straight-forward documentary and a not so straightforward promotional film. In short, we will delve into the growing number of films that most certainly do not fit a specific mould or genre.
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