Meaning of the word "cinema verite" in English
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cinema verite
US /ˌsɪn.ə.mə veˈriː.teɪ/
UK /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə ˌver.ɪˈteɪ/
Noun
a style of filmmaking characterized by realistic, typically documentary, footage and the use of real people and events rather than actors and elaborate staging.
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The director employed cinema verite techniques to capture the raw emotions of the subjects.
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Many documentaries today draw inspiration from the principles of cinema verite.
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