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What Makes a Documentary a Cinematic Art Form

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The 1922 film 'Nanook of the North' is often called the first feature-length documentary, yet its director staged several scenes to create a more compelling narrative—blurring the line between reality and art from the very beginning.

Why this is interesting

We often think of documentaries as factual reports, but why do some feel as emotionally gripping and visually stunning as the most celebrated fictional films?