Above all, documentary must reflect the problems and realities of the present. It cannot regret the past; it is dangerous to prophesy the future. It can, and does, draw on the past in its use of existing heritages but it… — 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
