Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.
Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.
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Filmography (Movies)
Monica in the South Seas
Character:Self
Release Date:03/11/2023
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
Character:Self
Release Date:20/04/2016
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
Character:Self
Release Date:31/08/2014
Ricky on Leacock
Character:Self
Release Date:10/06/2012
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/2011
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
Character:Himself
Release Date:07/07/2010
Morris Engel: The Independent
Character:Self
Release Date:08/05/2008
The Last Documentary
Character:Self
Release Date:25/10/2000
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
Character:Self
Release Date:18/06/1992
Message to Man
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/06/1989
Working Girls
Character:Joseph
Release Date:27/02/1987
Lulu in Berlin
Character:Interviewer
Release Date:27/05/1984
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
Character:
Release Date:30/03/1984
Solstice and Solyanka
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1975
1 P.M.
Character:Self
Release Date:08/06/1971
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