Director Mark Cousins Brings Epic 16-Chapter Story Of Nonfiction Cinema To Cannes, Says “Documentary Kills Fascism”
Mark Cousins has premiered his ambitious 16-chapter series, 'The Story of Documentary Film', at major film festivals including Sundance, Berlin, and Cannes. The series explores the evolution of documentary filmmaking, particularly in the 1970s, highlighting diverse voices and themes. Cousins emphasizes the importance of understanding who is telling these stories and the societal changes reflected in the medium.
- ▪Mark Cousins premiered chapter 1 of his series at Sundance and chapters 2-4 at Berlinale.
- ▪In Cannes, he unveiled two chapters focusing on nonfiction films of the 1970s.
- ▪Cousins discusses the decolonization of documentary filmmaking and the emergence of diverse filmmakers during this era.
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Director Mark Cousins at the photocall for 'The Story Of Documentary Film (The 1970s)' at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2026. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Sundance, Berlin, Cannes – the world’s most important film festivals are embracing the latest work from award-winning filmmaker Mark Cousins: his 16-chapter The Story of Documentary Film. At Sundance, Cousins premiered chapter 1 of the series; the Berlinale premiered chapters 2-4 (as well as screening chapter 1). In Cannes, the Northern Irish Scottish director unveiled two chapters on nonfiction films of the 1970s. “It’s always good to aim high,” Cousins told Deadline of the ambitious project just before Sundance.
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