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Do You Get It No. 3
Do You Get It No. 3 deals with the behaviour of people who notice they are being filmed, without the viewer being directly aware of this. Van Gasteren films a traffic officer and the chaotic traffic at a busy intersection in Salerno, Italy. A passer-by seems to modify his behaviour the moment he notices that he’s being filmed. Van Gasteren analyses, image by image, what happens on the street and what role the camera plays in this.
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Plot Summary
Michel Auder's 'Do You Get It No. 3' is a personal and fragmented documentary that offers an intimate look into the lives and relationships of its subjects. Shot in an observational style, the film captures candid moments, conversations, and everyday occurrences, creating a mosaic of human experience. It delves into themes of love, connection, and the complexities of daily existence through a series of vérité-style vignettes.
Critical Reception
As an experimental and personal documentary from 1975, 'Do You Get It No. 3' is more appreciated within niche art-house and film studies circles than by mainstream audiences. It is recognized for its raw, unvarnished portrayal of life and its innovative approach to documentary filmmaking, which often eschews traditional narrative structures.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its candid and intimate observational style.
Noted for its experimental approach to documentary, focusing on fragmented realities.
Seen as a raw and personal reflection on relationships and everyday life.
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Fun Fact
Michel Auder is known for his extensive body of work, often characterized by his personal filming of friends and acquaintances within the art world, creating a unique archive of a specific time and place.
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