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In this documentary filmmaker and editor Gabriele Voss gives a fascinating glimpse into the process of editing and what it represents. The definitive film is often discovered in the editing suite. The editor is co-author and this involves rhythm, composition, and a sensitivity to time and space. The word "cut" is synonymous with editing, it represents the mechanical act of splicing film together. Whereas editing or montage is the creative phase at which the raw material of film is transformed into the final product – a vital component of the success of any film.

The film follows Voss’ thoughts including interviews with colleagues, such as Mathilde Bonnefoy (Run Lola Run) and Wolfgang Widerhofer (Elsewhere). All of them agree that editing is a key point of the dramatic impact and that editing becomes a finding process that requires creativity and intuition. She interviews neurologist Wolf Singer regarding the processes of seeing, hearing and perception and filmmaker and author Alexander Kluge on narrative and juxtaposition. This film highlights a role in the film-making process, often overlooked by the public. An Oscar for best editor has existed since 1934, but who can remember any of the winners?