Dokumentariske

Dokumentariske is a Norwegian adjective used to describe content that has documentary characteristics: it aims to depict real events, persons, or conditions with an emphasis on factual accuracy and evidential material. The term can modify films, photography, journalism, literature, and other media, indicating a non-fiction approach that seeks to document reality rather than invent it.

In film and television, dokumentariske works rely on sources such as interviews, archival footage, and on-site observation. They may employ voice-over narration, direct presentation of evidence, and a critical stance toward subject matter. The style is often contrasted with fictional or dramatized representations, though many works blend elements of both. In academic settings, dokumentarisk or dokumentariske is used to discuss modes of documentary, including expository, observational, participatory, reflexive, and performative approaches.

In journalism and photojournalism, dokumentariske reporting emphasizes verifiability and transparency about sources. Ethical considerations include accuracy, consent, context, potential impact on subjects, and avoiding manipulation of images or information that would mislead audiences.

Etymology and related terms: derived from dokumentarisk, from dokument (document) plus -arisk. Related concepts include dokumentarfilm (documentary film), dokumentarisme (the documentary ethos), and dokumentasjon (documentation).