In a bold departure from conventional cinema vérité, David Hoffman invited a salesman to star in his new film, believing that staged reality could offer genuine insight.
Hoffman's revolutionary approach blended documentary with narrative techniques, challenging the notion that filmmakers could remain invisible, illustrating that all cinema is inherently constructed.
The film 'King, Murray' captures the extravagant lifestyle of an insurance salesman on a lavish junket, showcasing the excitement and absurdity of his professional life.
Hoffman’s perspective transformed documentary filmmaking by openly acknowledging the artifice involved in storytelling, freeing filmmakers to explore authenticity in new, engaging ways.
Collection
[
|
...
]