Tag Archives: direct cinema

How Does Malick Look?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Andy Cline

In the previous installment of this series I asked what happens when you run the well-worn narrative framework of sequence filming through the decisive moment and the dogma of Terrence Malick? I still don’t have an answer, but I work … Continue reading →

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Gigantes Verdes Teaser Released

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Andy Cline

And here it is! The first teaser for my documentary project Gigantes Verdes:  

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But Why?

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’ve watched all of Werner Herzog’s documentary films. And I like most of them — just not well enough for any of them to make my list of “best” documentary films. As I explained here, it should be easy for … Continue reading →

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Pre-production Begins for Os Marnotos

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’ve begun pre-production on Os Marnotos (The Saltworkers) in Aveiro, Portugal. I’m expecting to go into production in early October and finish filming one year later. You may follow my progress on TikTok: @docfilmdirector

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Maybe One for my List

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’m liking the looks of this new film due in theaters soon. It could very well earn a spot on my list of great, direct-cinema documentary films. Also visit my explanation for my list. Finally, you may wish to check … Continue reading →

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