The Great Leade approved the DOGME Cinema Legislation today , 11 years after its creation. In a rather emotional cerimony The Great Leader reminded the people of Leaderonia of the importance of the Motion Picture, and after the screening of FARHENEITH 911 of Commarade Moore, He release the controversial DOGME manifesto to be put to use by all filmakers in the road of Freedomization-
Following is the entire text of the the DOGME sets of Rules
1. Shooting must be done on location. Props and sets must not be brought in (if a particular prop is necessary for the story, a location must be chosen where this prop is to be found).
2. The sound must never be produced apart from the images or vice versa. (Music must not be used unless it occurs where the scene is being shot).
3. The camera must be hand-held. Any movement or immobility attainable in the hand is permitted. (The film must not take place where the camera is standing; shooting must take place where the film takes place).
4. The film must be in colour. Special lighting is not acceptable. (If there is too little light for exposure the scene must be cut or a single lamp be attached to the camera).
5. Optical work and filters are forbidden.
6. The film must not contain superficial action. (Murders, weapons, etc. must not occur.)
7. Temporal and geographical alienation are forbidden. (That is to say that the film takes place here and now.)
8. Genre movies are not acceptable.
9. The film format must be Academy 35 mm.
10. The director must not be credited
Oh Great Leader!
Lars vonTrier only has "5 Obstructions" but you have 10! Your greatness is proven.
yours without obstructions (sadly),
cure4folly
Posted by: cure4folly at July 3, 2004 01:54 PMDear Commarade
your opinion is always welcome.
Thank you for remind the People of Leaderonia of the Great Filmaker Commarade Von Trier, the author of our Cinema Legislation the DOGME ACT.
SoGL
Posted by: SECRETARIAT OF THE GREAT LEADER at July 3, 2004 09:29 PMMy great leader,
I always disliked rules, but if you allow me ,I would like to add an important one.
"Nobody else, unless required, should stand in front of the camera during the shooting"
Ulysses.
Posted by: Ulysses at July 6, 2004 05:12 PMAnd furthermore, those who are not required to stand in front of the camera should not be yelling within earshot of the camera either.
Maybe you should also consider a time limit on the making of movies.
I think that would serve the Great Leader, the S.o.G.L. and Ulysses, greatly.
Posted by: Her Greatness at July 6, 2004 08:49 PM