Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
July 18, 1921
Place of Birth:
London, UK
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Richard Leacock
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Monica in the South Seas | Self |
| 2016 | Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance | Self |
| 2014 | How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy | Self |
| 2012 | Ricky on Leacock | Self |
| 2011 | Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales | Self |
| 2010 | A Boatload of Wild Irishmen | Himself |
| 2008 | Morris Engel: The Independent | Self |
| 2000 | The Last Documentary | Self |
| 1992 | Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave | Self |
| 1989 | Message to Man | Himself |
| 1984 | Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock | |
| 1984 | Lulu in Berlin | Interviewer |
| 1975 | Solstice and Solyanka | |
| 1971 | 1 P.M. | Self |
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