Melodramatic Thought in Contemporary Spanish Documentaries (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the emergence of melodramatic documentaries in contemporary Spanish cinema, highlighting their ability to intertwine emotional depth with social commentary. Notable films by directors such as Joaquín Jordà and José Luis Guerin are examined for their innovative approaches to documentary filmmaking. The paper argues that this trend represents a significant shift in the understanding of realism, as it embraces subjective experiences and emotions, thereby redefining the relationship between image, emotion, and knowledge.