Is this the new wave of filmmaking?
Sean Baker’s independent films have a style that is undeniably authentic in its portrayal of outcasts and characters from underrepresented and marginalized groups. Instead of following the Hollywood style of storytelling, which typically focuses on well-off middle-class characters, Baker humanely and compassionately frames the struggles of everyday life.
Baker’s style feels fresh in modern cinema, but it calls back to a post-World War II style that thrived on realism and underrepresented communities in Italy. Italian neorealism was a vital movement that delivered an urgent response to the political and economic turmoil in the wake of the war.
CineFix sat down with Sean Baker about the filmmaking methods that make his films feel unique and authentic to the environment, revealing how Baker uses key components of Italian neorealism. You can check out the full video below.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
