1921-07-18 ( 103 years old ) in 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 Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.
Movies
Monica in the South Seas
2023-11-03
Ricky on Leacock
2012-06-10
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
2011-01-01
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
2010-07-07
Morris Engel: The Independent
2008-05-08
The Last Documentary
2000-10-25
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
1992-06-18
Message to Man
1989-06-01
Lulu in Berlin
1984-05-27
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
1984-03-30
Solstice and Solyanka
1975-01-04
1 P.M.
1971-06-08
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