Topic: Photography

Direction Hugo Cabezas · Alejandro Toro

Cast Atín Aya · Alberto Rodríguez

Synopsis Atín Aya: Retrato del silencio (2024) delves into the life and artistic journey of Atín Aya, a photographer celebrated for his ability to capture the essence of silence. This documentary explores how Aya's unique vision significantly influenced the visual style...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Grace Kelly · Thelma Ritter · Raymond Burr

Synopsis Rear Window (1954) follows the story of a renowned photographer, L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries (James Stewart), who finds himself confined to his apartment due to a broken leg. Despite the presence of his loving girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly) and his dedicated...

Direction Wim Wenders · Juliano Ribeiro Salgado

Cast Sebastião Salgado

Synopsis The Salt of the Earth (2014) chronicles the remarkable journey of renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado over the past four decades. Traversing continents, Salgado has documented the evolving face of humanity, capturing pivotal moments such as international conflicts, famines, and mass...

Direction David Morris · Jacqui Morris

Cast Don McCullin

Synopsis McCullin (2012) delves into the extraordinary life and career of Don McCullin, widely regarded as one of the most influential war photographers of our time. This documentary offers an intimate and candid look into McCullin's three-decade journey, capturing his experiences...

Direction Ross Kauffman · Zana Briski

Synopsis Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) follows the journey of photojournalist Zana Briski as she captures the lives of prostitutes in Calcutta's notorious red-light district. During her time there, she forms bonds with the children of these women...

Direction Roland Joffé

Cast Sam Waterston · Haing S. Ngor · John Malkovich · Julian Sands

Synopsis The Killing Fields (1984) follows the harrowing journey of an American journalist, Sidney, from The New York Times, as he becomes entangled in the brutal realities of Cambodia. When his trusted local guide vanishes, presumed dead, Sidney must navigate the...

Direction Wayne Wang

Cast Harvey Keitel · William Hurt · Stockard Channing · Forest Whitaker

Synopsis Smoke (1995) unfolds in the heart of Brooklyn, centered around a humble cigar store that serves as a community hub. The narrative, inspired by Paul Auster's "Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story," weaves together the lives of five distinct characters. Auggie Wren,...

Direction Christian Frei

Cast James Nachtwey

Synopsis War Photographer (2001) delves into the life and work of renowned American photographer James Nachtwey, exploring his motivations, fears, and daily routines. Contrary to the stereotypical portrayal of war photographers as tough and cynical, Nachtwey is depicted as a thoughtful...

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Meryl Streep · Clint Eastwood · Annie Corley · Victor Slezak

Synopsis The Bridges of Madison County (1995) tells the story of Francesca Johnson, a woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when a stranger named Robert Kincaid arrives at her Iowa farm in the summer of 1965. While her family is...

Direction Abraham Joffe

Cast Art Wolfe

Synopsis Tales by Light (TV Series) (2015) delves into the captivating narratives behind extraordinary photographs. This series brings together adventurous exploration, the art of photography, and the wonders of the natural world. It follows a group of talented photographers from Australia...

Direction Ana de Quadras Ayuso

Direction Carlota Nelson

Cast Cristina García Rodero

Synopsis Eyes of the Soul (2023) delves into the extraordinary life and work of Cristina García Rodero, a fiercely independent and critically acclaimed self-taught Spanish photographer. For over five decades, she has captured the essence of an unusual Spain, while also...

Direction Kate Horne

Cast Jesús Abad Colorado

Synopsis El testigo: Caín y Abel (2017) follows the journey of Jesus Abad Colorado, a renowned photojournalist from rural Colombia. After his family was tragically murdered, Jesus chose to capture the brutal realities of Colombia's war through his lens rather than...

Direction Sebastián Moreno

Direction Selina Miles

Synopsis Martha: A Picture Story (2019) delves into the life and work of Martha Cooper, a pioneering photographer who, during the 1970s in New York City, documented the burgeoning graffiti scene. At a time when the city was actively combating this...

Direction Agnès Varda

Synopsis Hello Cubans (1971) is a captivating half-hour photo montage meticulously crafted from a selection of 1500 images out of the over 4000 photographs Agnes Varda captured during her Cuban vacation. The documentary delves into the transformative impact of Fidel Castro's...

Direction Max Lewkowicz

Cast Tony Vaccaro

Synopsis Underfire: The Untold Story of Pfc. Tony Vaccaro (2016) is an HBO Documentary Film that delves into the extraordinary journey of Tony Vaccaro, a World War II infantryman who secretly carried a $47.00 portable camera into combat. Through his lens,...

Direction Jill Nicholls

Cast Alan Yentob

Direction John Maloof · Charlie Siskel

Synopsis Finding Vivian Maier (2013) delves into the enigmatic life of Vivian Maier, a woman who, unbeknownst to many, captured over 100,000 photographs during her lifetime, primarily while working as a nanny. Her work, now celebrated as some of the 20th...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Karlheinz Böhm · Moira Shearer · Anna Massey · Maxine Audley

Synopsis Peeping Tom (1960) follows the chilling story of Mark Lewis, a man whose childhood was marred by his father's disturbing experiments, which involved studying the effects of fear on the nervous system. Now an adult, Mark works as a focus-puller...