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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDocumentary, Horror
Votes12
DirectorSarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
WritersSarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Found Footage Phenomenon
About The Found Footage Phenomenon
The documentary tracks the origins of the found footage technique and how it transformed with technological changes throughout the last few decades.
Directed by Sarah Appleton, Phillip Escott, The Found Footage Phenomenon leans on a strong ensemble — André Øvredal, Patrick Brice, Ruggero Deodato — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2021.
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