"There is no realism, only various realisms," according to Andre Bazin. "Every era seeks its own." It is interesting to explore the thread that connects painting and literature of the "school of realism," with the pioneers of 20th-century documentary filmmaking.

Additionally, it is worth examining whether the avant-garde movements of the 1960s— in cinema, happenings, and performances—are still alive and influential today... To understand the current realities regarding the television medium, the dominance of the internet, and social media.

"The image is much more than entertainment," writes Christian Zimmer. "It is a true dream, a possibility for other images, a possibility for emotions, for thought. Entertainment neutralizes and sterilizes these possibilities."