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    What is the 'voice-over' in the documentary and what is its main function?

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    The dialogue of the characters; Its function is narrative.
    A non-diegetic narrative (not part of the world of the film) that is overlaid on images to provide information, context, commentary, or a subjective perspective; Its main function is to guide the viewer and convey the filmmaker's point of view.Correct
    Background music; Its function is the atmosphere.
    Sound effects; Its function is realism.

    Voice-over in documentary is a narration that is superimposed on the images, providing information, context, comments or a subjective perspective. It is a common tool in expository documentary, where its main function is to guide the viewer and convey the filmmaker's point of view.

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