improvisation

Pioneer of American independent cinema who built films around actor improvisation and emotional spontaneity, prioritizing raw human interaction over scripted dialogue.

Renowned for his distinctive method where actors improvise extensively during rehearsals, with the script emerging organically from character development and spontaneous moments.

Frequently employs improvisation techniques and unscripted elements to capture authentic performances, particularly in his Dogme 95 movement which embraced spontaneity and naturalism.