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Documentary cinema is a narrative form defined in theoretical literature not merely as a direct record of reality but as the “creative treatment of actuality” 【1】. This definition indicates that documentary cinema is not limited to the mere production of visual documentation; rather, it involves the structuring of data derived from real events, people, and situations according to specific aesthetic, intellectual, and ethical principles. In this context, documentary cinema is understood as a cine

Close-Up (Original Persian title: Nema-ye nazdik, international English title: Close-Up) is a 1990 feature film written and directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The film stands out for its hybrid structure blending documentary and fiction, its use of real people reenacting their own stories, and its philosophical reflections on the nature of cinema. As one of the key works of the Iranian New Wave, it has earned international acclaim and occupies a distinguished place in Kiarostami’s career. Close-Up ch

The Voice of Hind Rajab (Original title: The Voice of Hind Rajab) is a drama and documentary film inspired by a real event that occurred during Israel’s occupation of the Gaza Strip. A co-production between Tunisia, France, and Qatar, the 89-minute film is written and directed by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, with production handled by Nadim Cheikhrouha, Odessa Rae, and James Wilson. The film has been selected by Tunisia as its official submission for the Academy Award for Best Internat