Research Into Authenticity Of Documentary

As "life" and "soul" of documentary, authenticity is not truth in an absolute sense. Rather, it is a dialectic truth which integrates form and content. Documentary filming is considered to be a rational combination of coordinating authenticity and artistry. Filmmakers are supposed to acquire a thorough understanding of authenticity, an understanding of authenticity, and reflection, implementation as well as exploration are expected. Being a case analysis of The Veteran, this documentary explores into dialectics of authenticity, its essential connotations and realizing patterns, with the method of literature analysis, in the hope of revealing the crucial importance of authenticity in documentary.