documentary film

• Film non-fictionnel destiné à documenter la réalité, principalement dans un but d'enseignement, d'éducation ou de conservation d'une trace historique.

A nonfictional motion picture intended to document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record.

1. Non-fiction filmB1formal

   A film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject, using interviews, footage, and narration.

   film documentaire

   • I watched a fascinating documentary film about climate change.
   • The documentary film explored the history of jazz music.
   • She produced a documentary film on the lives of endangered species.