The Imposter // Doc Turtleneck

Bart Layton, 2012, 95 mins

Told largely through the voice of serial impostor Frédéric Bourdin, this gripping true crime documentary unfolds like a psychological thriller. As he recounts how he convinced a family he was their long-lost son, the film mirrors his spellbinding effect. Each turn raises new questions about belief, vulnerability, and the stories we choose to accept.

Doc Turtleneck is a screening series dedicated to non-fiction films that challenge traditional notions of truth. While documentaries are often seen as arbiters of reality, this series emphasizes that "truth" in cinema is always shaped by perspective and interpretation.

The films showcased in Doc Turtleneck embrace this complexity, blending innovation and introspection to explore how stories are told and how meaning is made. Whether through the filmmaker’s presence, experimental structures, or evocative imagery, these works champion a nuanced approach to non-fiction, inviting audiences to question, reflect, and engage with the many layers of reality.

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