Masterclass with Eliane Raheb
Documentary, Responsibility and Time
$30 - payable via Whish
Every documentary is more than a film, it's a relationship between the filmmaker, the subject, and time itself.
In this masterclass, award-winning Lebanese documentary filmmaker Eliane Raheb explores the ethical, emotional, and creative responsibilities that shape documentary storytelling. Drawing from her extensive body of work, she reflects on the long-term commitment required to document people's lives, the trust built between filmmaker and subject, and the choices that define the line between observation, intervention, and representation.
Through real case studies and personal experiences, Eliane will discuss how time transforms both stories and storytellers, and why documentary filmmaking is as much about listening, patience, and responsibility as it is about directing.
What you'll learn
The ethical responsibilities of documentary filmmaking.
Building trust and long-term relationships with subjects.
The role of time in shaping stories and narrative structure.
Making creative decisions while remaining truthful to reality.
Balancing artistic vision with social and human responsibility.
Lessons from Eliane Raheb's award-winning documentary career.