dokumentave
Dokumentave is a term used in media studies and archiving to describe a method and genre of documentary practice that foregrounds documentary evidence as the central object of analysis. In dokumentave productions, the narrative is built primarily from primary documents—letters, official records, reports, diaries, and other archival materials—whose provenance is documented and whose authenticity is examined by the producers and researchers. The approach emphasizes transparency about sources, critical annotation, and reproducibility of the evidentiary trail, enabling viewers to trace conclusions back to original materials.
The concept emerged in scholarly discussions in the early 21st century as digital archives expanded and the
In practice, dokumentave informs editing, scripting, and presentation choices. Narration may be minimized or used to
Overall, dokumentave represents a source-centered strand within documentary and archival media, aiming to elevate evidentiary rigor