Behind the Fence

'Behind the Fence' is a 12min Polish documentary with no voiceover nor narration. But it doesn't need either to be brilliant.

Film-maker Marcin Sauter manages to capture on film some of the best moments of childhood. Through merely observing, we are allowed to assume our own narrative whilst being treated to the gentile nature of children and their devotion to discovery, learning and determination.

A particular favourite moment is when the young girl is dressing herself. She shows such determination in trying that it's almost infectious. I couldn't help but feel a smile spread across my face and a will for her to complete her task!

In reading Barry Hampe's 'Making Documentary Films & Reality Videos' he speaks often of the need for visual representation of the story. He says that images should speak as images alone, without the need for narration and this film not only illustrates but proves his point, innocently and beautifully.

The film is available to view for free here: http://dafilms.com/download/key/PR0JqK6Cdx
So why not give it 12mins of your time?