Cinema Verite is a documentary filmmaking style that emerged in the 1960s, characterized by its focus on capturing real life as it unfolds. Filmmakers often use handheld cameras and natural lighting to create an authentic atmosphere, allowing subjects to act naturally without scripted dialogue or staged scenes. This approach aims to present a truthful representation of reality. The term translates to "truthful cinema" and is closely associated with the French New Wave movement. Pioneers like Jean Rouch and Edgar Morin emphasized the importance of the filmmaker's presence in the documentary, believing that the act of filming influences the subject and the outcome of the narrative.