Three Meanings of “Graduation”——The Role, Producer and Creator

Abstract

The documentary “Weekend Graduation Trip” is a profound exploration of youth, growth, and farewell. In this film, the director not only serves as a creator, but also deeply participates in the production process and establishes a special familiar relationship with the shooting subjects. In terms of form, the director skillfully combines narrative with documentary, using the techniques of realistic recording and artistic processing to convey the emotions of the documentary. This article analyzes the impact of various relationships, including the roles of characters, creators, and subjects, on the creation process of the documentary “A Graduation Trip on the Weekend.” Specifically, it examines the lesser-seen familiar relationship between creators and subjects and its influence on the film’s creation. The article argues that the content of a film influences its structure, and that the structure of a film should be determined early in the planning and shooting process in order to find a more suitable form that highlights the theme.