To the documentary director the appearance of things and people is only superficial. It is the meaning behind the thing and the significance underlying the person that occupy his attention... Documentary approach to cinema differs from that of story-film not… — Paul Rotha Copy Share Image
A film in which the speech and sound effects are perfectly synchronized and coincide with their visual image on the screen is absolutely contrary to the aims of cinema. It is a degenerate and misguided attempt to destroy the real… — Paul Rotha Copy Share Image
Above all, documentary must reflect the problems and realities of the present. It cannot regret the past; it is dangerous to prophesy the future.… — Paul Rotha Copy Share Image
To the documentary director the appearance of things and people is only superficial. It is the meaning behind the thing and the significance underlying… — Paul Rotha Copy Share Image
A film in which the speech and sound effects are perfectly synchronized and coincide with their visual image on the screen is absolutely contrary… — Paul Rotha Copy Share Image
