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Constructing Reality: A Film on Film

Constructing Reality: A Film on Film

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Documentary

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An exploration of the intricate art of filmmaking, delving into the multifaceted stages of scriptwriting, cinematography, and meticulous final editing. It provides a behind-the-scenes journey, unraveling the creative and technical complexities that bring a film to life. As an illustration, the film-within-a-film narrative centers around a race car competition.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

18 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 July 1973

Country

United States of America

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