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Frederick Wiseman (born January 1, 1930) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theater director. His work is primarily about exploring American institutions. [1] In 2017, The New York Times called him "one of the most important and original filmmakers working today".
21 Mei 2024 · Frederick Wiseman, American filmmaker noted for his documentaries that examine the functioning of American institutions. His notable films included Titicut Follies (1967), Hospital (1970), Public Housing (1997), Monrovia, Indiana (2018), and City Hall (2020).
Frederick Wiseman. Director: National Gallery. Born in 1930, Wiseman is a Cambridge, Massachusetts resident and member of the Massachusetts Bar Association who turned to filmmaking in 1967, after years as an instructor and/or researcher at Boston University, Brandeis University, and Harvard.
3 Mei 2018 · Learn about the life and work of Frederick Wiseman, a documentarian who’s been chronicling American life and institutions for over 50 years. Discover five of his films that showcase his style, scope, and social critique, and how to stream them for free.
17 Jul 2018 · A guide to the career of one of cinema’s greatest documentary makers, who has chronicled American institutions and communities for over half a century. From Titicut Follies to Ex Libris, discover his style, themes and influences through 10 of his best films.
6 Apr 2017 · One of the most important and original filmmakers working today, Frederick Wiseman has been making documentaries for 50 years. His movies are about specific places — institutions, organizations...
25 Nov 2023 · Documentarist Frederick Wiseman — 44 films in and still on the clock. The 93-year-old has never lost his appetite for recording the lives and toils of ordinary people. Now he’s ready for lunch.
