On the difference between film authenticity and realism

The verisimilitude of movies is the natural attribute of movies. Movies record the images of the objective world on film through cameras, and then restore them on the screen through projectors. But we tend to confuse realism with authenticity.

It is a scientific concept that can truly reflect the authenticity of the objective world, and it is also an inherent natural attribute of the film itself. Authenticity is an artistic concept, which often refers to the pursuit or goal of artistic creation. The truth of life should not be confused with the truth of art.

Authenticity is closely related to fidelity. It first comes from the realism of the film, not the real thing. Although the story is fictional and played, the material shell that embodies the image must have realistic texture and present its face with the subjective portrayal conceived by the director. Reality must be wrapped in the image shell of reality in order to impress the audience.

Basic introduction

Movies are the entertainment products of the rising living standards of American countries and the new demands of the public in the19th century.

According to the principle of visual persistence, movies use photography (and recording) to record images (and sounds) of external things on film, and through projection (sound reproduction at the same time), the moving images are projected on the screen (synchronized with sounds) by electricity to express certain contents.

Film is a visual and auditory art, which uses film, video tape or digital media to capture images and sounds, plus post-editing work.