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Richard Leacock
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Film & TV
London, UK
Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events. Leacock's most notable works include…
Known for
- Monica in the South Seas — Self2023
- Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance — Self2016
- How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy — Self2014
- Ricky on Leacock — Self2012
- Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales — Self2011
- A Boatload of Wild Irishmen — Self2010
- Morris Engel: The Independent — Self2008
- The Last Documentary — Self2000
- Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave — Self1992
- Message to Man — Self1989
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Richard
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Hendon
- Place of death
- 6th arrondissement of Paris
- Occupation
- director
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Richard Leacock.jpg
- Work location
- United Kingdom
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- date of birth
- 1921-07-18
- date of death
- 2011-03-23
- Commons category
- Richard Leacock
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