(opinion article)

“In feature films the director is God; in documentary films God is the director.” (Alfred Hitchcock)

Some films help us see the world in a different way. They show how people live, what they believe in, and what really matters to them. Thanks to these stories, we can understand other cultures better even if we have never been to those countries.

Of course, traveling is a great way to learn. But not everyone can afford to travel. It takes time, money and careful planning. Even when we travel, we often see only the surface. We visit famous places, walk through busy streets and take pictures. But we do not always get to know the heart of a place.

This is where films can help. They bring us closer. They let us feel the mood, see daily life and hear the voices of people from far away. Both fiction and documentary films can teach us something new. For example, the movie Interstellar made many people curious about science. It explained things like black holes and time in a way that touched the heart.

Personally, I find documentaries very special. They do not just share facts. They keep memories alive. They tell stories about people, about history and about moments that really happened. I do not often watch long documentaries, but I enjoy short journalistic stories about historical figures. These stories help me understand why remembering the past is so important.