Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman, a celebrated maestro of the observational cinema. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA in 1930, Wiseman has been actively creating films since 1967, delving primarily into the documentary genre, with a focus on institutional settings in American society. His most notable works include "Titicut Follies," "High School," and "Hospital," and he has been lauded with numerous awards including an Honorary Award at the Academy Awards in 2016. Wiseman's authorial style is marked by his use of long takes and absence of voiceover or direct interviews, offering an unfiltered, fly-on-the-wall perspective of his subjects. Always behind the camera, Wiseman is a masterful observer, his films a testament to his profound understanding of humanity and its institutions.