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2012 Movie United States Documentary 99 min Ages 15+
By: Christopher Kenneally With: Lars von Trier, Martin Scorsese, Michael Ballhaus, David Lynch, Derek Ambrosi

Investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. It shows what artists and filmmakers have been able to accomplish with both film and digital and how their needs and innovations have helped push filmmaking in new directions. Interviews with directors, cinematographers, colorists, scientists, engineers and artists reveal their experiences and feelings about working with film and digital. Where we are now, how we got here and what the future may bring.

Filmium rating
77%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2012
Selections:
Berlinale Special 2012

Mood

Educational
Informative
Reflective
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Christopher Kenneally
Derek Ambrosi
Steven Soderbergh
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Lars von Trier
Michael Ballhaus
David Lynch
David Fincher
Keanu Reeves
Martin Scorsese
James Cameron
Directors
Industry Professionals
Justin Szlasa

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Comparative Analysis
Interview-Based
Interviews
Visual Examples
Visual Explanation

Film Movements

Digital Revolution
Film Preservation
Technological Evolution

Narrative Structure

Documentary-Style
Expository
Interview-Driven

Pace

Deliberate
Educational
Informative
Measured
Moderate
Steady

Soundtrack

Background Score
Dialogue-Driven
No Musical Emphasis

Style

Cinematic
Documentary
Informative
Interview-Based

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary
Digital Filmmaking Era

Central Conflict

Digital Vs. Film
Film Preservation Debate
Technological Change

Characters

Artists
Filmmakers
Scientists

Ending

Balanced
Educational
Informative

Historical Context

Cinema Evolution
Digital Filmmaking Emergence
Film Preservation

Key Plot Points

Digital Revolution
Filmmaking Process
History Of Cinema

Plot

Digital Vs. Film
Digital Vs. Traditional Film
Film History
Filmmaking Evolution
Filmmaking Technology
Technology Transition

Setting

Cinema Technology
Film Industry
Film Studios

Shooting Location

Cinema Industry
Film Festivals
Film Studios

Theme

Artistic Evolution
Artistic Innovation
Film Preservation
Technological Evolution
Technology Impact
Tradition Vs. Innovation

Genre

Documentary
Educational
Non-Fiction
Technology

Audiences

Cinema Enthusiasts
Film Enthusiasts
Film Students
Filmmakers
Professionals
Students

Titles

Side By Side

Critical Reception

93% Critic Approval
High Praise
Well-Reviewed

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival

Ratings

Positive
Rotten Tomatoes
Seven Point Four Three Out Of Ten

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Film Festival Recognition
Film Festivals
High Approval Rating
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2012
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