One World Romania concludes its four-day focus on the films of Marc Isaacs by inviting audiences to further explore their understanding of his cinema - whose clarity of form, genuine encounters, modest perspectives belie a complex process of construction and intervention.
Hosted by Marc Isaacs, the "Provocations and Interventions: How To Deal With The Limitations of The Real" masterclass will take place on Sunday, April 13th at 13h30 at Cinema Elvire Popesco.
“For me, filmmaking is a provocation. When I think about ideas for films, I need to feel that they contain the possibility of -not simply documenting the real - but creating a new kind of filmic reality. In this Masterclass, I will talk through the process of conceiving and developing ideas and what I do to try to make the reality in front of my eyes come alive in the most vivid, mischievous and interesting way possible. Each step of the way, I need to feel that I’m not being complacent or predictable which is why my films often rely on intervention.” - Marc Isaacs
Since 2001, Marc Isaacs has directed more than 10 creative documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4. His films have won Grierson, Royal Television Society and BAFTA awards, as well as numerous prizes at international festivals. In 2006, he had a retrospective at the États généraux du film documentaire de Lussas and his work has been included in numerous documentary books and acadeic studies.
In 2008, Marc Isaacs received an honorary doctorate from the University of East London for his documentary work. He is a visiting professor at the London Film School, the National Film and Television School and the Royal Holloway University.
