Drinking for England

Watching Brian Hill’s ‘Drinking for England’ was a very intriguing experience in that it was such a novelty in regards to my limited knowledge and experience of Documentary. The musical explanations which replace the dialogue offered an interesting albeit jarring experience. It certainly drew my attention to the potential ways in which real events can be presented in creative manners, which encourage a borrowing relationship between Documentary and Fiction. The direct engagement with the camera by the protagonist of the documentary, created a specific association which encouraged me to feel connected to this human being, as opposed to a fictive character. However, this also puts into question the blurred line between documentary and fiction, and documentary’s claim to reality.

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