Arts & Culture
How the Dogme 95 Movement Challenged Filmmaking Conventions
Quick fact
The founders of Dogme 95, Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg, signed the 'Vow of Chastity' in 1995 at a Paris conference, famously jokingly promising to 'drive a stake through the heart of cinema.'
Why this is interesting
Imagine a film movement that banned tripods, special effects, and even background music. What would cinema look like if you could only use a handheld camera and natural light?