INTERVIEW: Janus Metz Pedersen on the direction of the film, on having

The video discusses the open-minded approach to filmmaking, likening it to anthropological fieldwork. It explores themes in war movies, such as life, death, and masculinity, and emphasizes the importance of sensitivity in documentary filmmaking. The speaker perceives documentary filmmaking as a form of visual anthropology.

What approach did the filmmaker take when starting the film project?

• A commercial and profit-driven approach

• A historical and factual approach

• An open-minded and flexible approach

• A strict and planned approach

Which of the following themes is NOT mentioned as a focus in war movies?

• Life and death

• Civilization and barbarism

• Economic impacts

• Masculinity

How does the filmmaker view documentary filmmaking?

• As a commercial venture

• As a form of visual anthropology

• As a scripted narrative

• As a fictional storytelling

What is a potential risk when making a documentary, according to the filmmaker?

• Lack of audience interest

• Exceeding the budget

• Ignoring new impressions

• Over-reliance on technology

What does the filmmaker suggest is important to avoid during documentary production?

• Being too open-minded

• Boxing oneself into preconceived ideas

• Ignoring the script

• Focusing too much on visuals