A concise French-language study of documentary cinema, *Le Documentaire* considers nonfiction film as a distinct and vital mode within the broader art of cinema. Rather than treating documentary as merely a record of the visible world, the book frames it as a form shaped by artistic choices, ethical questions, and critical perspectives. It addresses how documentary films observe reality, structure time, use testimony, and negotiate the boundary between documentation and creation. Published by Les Cahiers du Cinéma, the work is aimed at readers interested in film studies, documentary history, and the aesthetics of nonfiction cinema. Its compact format makes it useful as an introduction to key debates around documentary practice, while also offering a focused reflection on why documentary occupies such an important place in modern film culture.

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