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Frederick Wiseman is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and theater director who explores American institutions in his films. Learn about his early life, career, philosophy, process, style, and awards.
May 3, 2018 · Frederick Wiseman is a legend among filmmakers, a documentarian who’s been chronicling American life and institutions with a keen eye.
Dec 1, 2023 · Culture Desk. Frederick Wiseman in Paradise. At ninety-three, the filmmaker has just released a new documentary about a French restaurant. In his work, institutions develop a soul, even an...
Frederick Wiseman is probably one of today's greatest living documentary filmmakers. For close to thirty years, thanks to the Public Broadcast Service (PBS), he has created an exceptional body of work consisting of thirty full length films devoted primarily to exploring American institutions.
Sep 8, 2017 · Frederick Wiseman’s “Ex Libris” The latest work from the great documentary filmmaker examines the New York Public Library as it reconfigures itself for the digital age. By Anthony Lane
Dec 6, 2023 · Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros, the new documentary from the masterful and prolific Frederick Wiseman, offers something of an antidotes to these tropes. Wiseman’s 44th documentary follows the inner workings at Le Bois Sans Feuilles, a family-owned restaurant in Ouches, a pastoral region of Central France, that has boasted three Michelin ...
Jan 10, 2012 · Filmmaker sat down with Frederick Wiseman in his office to discuss Titicut Follies 40-plus years later, his working methodology, Crazy Horse and much more. Filmmaker : You’re receiving the Legacy Award for Titicut Follies at this year’s Cinema Eye Honors.
