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Remembering the Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman

February 18, 2026

Frederick Wiseman, the acclaimed filmmaker, passed away at the age of ninety-six. Transitioning from a law career, he made his first feature film at thirty-six and went on to create an impressive body of work, producing forty-seven features from 1967 to 2023, often with lengthy runtimes.

Remembering the Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman

Credit: ByRichard BrodyFebruary 17, 2026

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Frederick Wiseman died at ninety-six years old.
He transitioned from a law career to filmmaking at the age of thirty-six.
Wiseman created forty-seven feature films between 1967 and 2023.
Many of his films are known for their lengthy runtimes, often exceeding two hours.

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Remembering the Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman

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