https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2016/02/05/the-dogist/
The Dogist is an interesting documentary narrative-wise as it simply explores the twists and turns the average photographer with an obsession faces - except the average photographer in question has millions of Instagram followers under the username 'thedogist' and a cult following for his unique choice of subjects - canines. The Dogist explores the daily life of a photographer who shoots dogs professionally for a living by asking random dog owners he meets if he can take pictures of their dogs. He then uses objects such as tennis balls to divert their attention to the specific angle he wishes the dog to look at; side, straight on, up above, etc. Therefore there is no clear linear narrative - Todorov's narrative theory is not especially relevant to documentaries, and this fact is amplified in this particular personal documentary. Todorov suggests the following stages in order:
Stages:
Equilibrium: Mostly maintained throughout the documentary.
Disruption: No clear evidence of disruption.
Recognition of disruption in equilibrium: No disruption to begin with.
Attempt to restore equilibrium: Equilibrium never actually faltered.
'New' equilibrium: State of equilibrium is not new.
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