Master Class: Kim Longinotto
3.06, 14.30-15.45 – PP
How can one film reality without oversimplifying it or exploiting other people’s stories? Kim Longinotto, one of the most outstanding contemporary documentary filmmakers, will discuss her approach to documentary filmmaking, which for nearly five decades has been built on empathy, trust, and careful observation. During the meeting, the director will discuss how to work with subjects from diverse cultures and backgrounds, who often experience exclusion or systemic oppression. Using examples from her films, she will explain why she chooses the method of discreet presence behind the camera and minimal interference with reality. She will also reflect on the ethics of documentary filmmaking and on how to address difficult topics without sensationalism, with respect for the subjects and concern for their well-being.
Hosted by Alexandra Colta / Scottish Documentary Institute
Project is supported by the British Council
Kim Longinotto is a graduate of the National Film and Television School in London and a recipient of numerous awards, including honours from Cannes, Sundance, the Berlinale, and the Kraków Film Festival. She began her career with Pride of Place, a critical portrait of her former boarding school, followed by Theatre Girls, documenting life in a hostel for homeless women. Since then, she has consistently explored women’s experiences across cultures and social systems.
Supported by Scottish Documentary Institute