Movies about photographers/photography?

[Olli]

Many of us must know War Photographer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0309061/), a great movie about James Nachtwey.

Are there other movies which can be related to photography or photographers?

[Stavhp]

papparazi
good film

[chris clements]

Antonioni's 'Blow -Up' .
The reason any male Brit currently over 50 first bought a camera!

[cactusclay]

In the line of fire with Nick Nolte and Nicaragua with what's his name..... James something or other.

[Steve Parr]

In the line of fire with Nick Nolte and Nicaragua with what's his name..... James something or other.

James Woods...

[saravrose]

Harrison's Flowers... About a missing photojournalist in a war zone.. good movie.

[ayotnoms]

James Woods...
Actually, James Woods was the photographer in another movie: Salvador

In the Line of Fire, Nick Nolte co-starred along with Joanna Cassidy, Gene Hackman and Ed Harris.

I saw that one movie about James Nachtwey...fascinating. What I remember was his methodical approach to photography; [almost] always using a light meter before taking the shot. More importantly, I marveled how easily he was able to move around in scenes where you'd think a person with a camera would stick out like a sore thumb. Good stuff.

[saravrose]

how about The Bridges of Madison County... he he, y'all can beat me up if you want to. But, wasn't the guy (robert redford?) a photographer from National Geographic..?

[Olli]

papparazi
good filmI found there are two movies named Paparazzi, by Jacques Rozier 1964 (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0058448/) and by Alan Berbérian 1998 (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0133314/). I haven't seen these. Any comments by others members?

[Olli]

how about The Bridges of Madison County (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0112579/) ... he he, y'all can beat me up if you want to. But, wasn't the guy (robert redford?) a photographer from National Geographic..?This film I liked. It was Cliff Eastwood who both directed and acted in the main role.

[Olli]

Harrison's Flowers (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0216799/)... About a missing photojournalist in a war zone.. good movie.Somehow I have missed this (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0216799/). Looks very interesting.

[saravrose]

This film I liked. It was Cliff Eastwood who both directed and acted in the main role.

thanks. If I remember correctly the ending kinda sucked.. I kind of am a sucker for the happy endings.. you know, giant swell of music lovers kissing after a long seperation.. finally discovering their soul mate, living happily ever after.. not a big fan of realistic or bittersweet endings to movies..

[saravrose]

Somehow I have missed this (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0216799/). Looks very interesting.

definately one to watch. it's really intense..

[Olli]

Actually, James Woods was the photographer in another movie: Salvador

In the Line of Fire, Nick Nolte co-starred along with Joanna Cassidy, Gene Hackman and Ed Harris.Salvador (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091886/) is a good movie as well, but it's a long time I've seen it. Can't see if that is Canon James Woods is holding ... ;) and can't remeber that either

89374

What is the link to photography in In the Line of Fire (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0107206/)?

[Choderboy]

There was a series of docos on recently in Oz, one was on Hansel Mieth, another on James Nachtwey. Another cool one was "Girl in the Mirror" - on Carrol Jerrems.

[ayotnoms]

Salvador (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091886/) is a good movie as well, but it's a long time I've seen it. Can't see if that is Canon James Woods is holding ... ;) and can't remeber that either

What is the link to photography in In the Line of Fire (http://finnish.imdb.com/title/tt0107206/)?

oops...messed up about In the Line of Fire. The movie title for the Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris movie is "Under Fire". It's about the civil war in Nicaragua...Nick Nolte playing the role of a photojournalist.

...pretty good movie despite the fact that --if I recall correctly-- he was toting a N**** :):)

[Olli]

oops...messed up about In the Line of Fire. The movie title for the Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris movie is "Under Fire". It's about the civil war in Nicaragua...Nick Nolte playing the role of a photojournalist.

...pretty good movie despite the fact that --if I recall correctly-- he was toting a N**** :):)Right Steve, this "Under Fire" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086510/) is a movie I've heard about but not seen. Thanks!

[Becca]

I don't know that this qualifies as a "movie" but there's a nice documentary from National Geographic called The Photographers. It shows different photographers for National Geographic in the field and how they manage to get those fantastic shots.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Olli, the movie Paparazzi that they were talking about was neither of those...it was made a year or two ago.

[Olli]

There was a series of docos on recently in Oz, one was on Hansel Mieth, another on James Nachtwey. Another cool one was "Girl in the Mirror" - on Carrol Jerrems.
These are interesting findings, Dave! (Sorry not commenting in chronological order, took some time to study internet. ;))

Hansel Mieth: Vagabond Photographer (http://www.filmakers.com/indivs/HanselMieth.htm) directed by Nancy Schiesari (http://rtf.utexas.edu/faculty/schiesari/) 2003 provides surely an interesting view to the America's depression.

Girl in the Mirrow - A Portrait of Carol Jerrems (http://www.dv1.com.au/ftproot/scripts/tp_CatalogueDetail.asp?q=66) directed by Kathy Drayton must be a very touching document. (Could Carol Jerrems be called The 'Robert Mappelthrone' of Australia? - This is just a wild guess, as I haven't actually seen any of her works, only read the description of the document.) - Carol has also acted a photographer in her husband's Espen Storm's movie "In Search of Anna" from 1978 (http://movies.aol.com/movie/in-search-of-anna/1017220/main).)

[Olli]

I don't know that this qualifies as a "movie" but there's a nice documentary from National Geographic called The Photographers. It shows different photographers for National Geographic in the field and how they manage to get those fantastic shots.This qualifies well, Becca. :D National Geographic has also one more documentary: Through the Lens (2003) (http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/product/1341.html).

[Olli]

Olli, the movie Paparazzi that they were talking about was neither of those...it was made a year or two ago.That's right, Ron! Actually I could find four movies and one documentary titled "Paparazzi". ;)

2004 (USA) by Paul Abascal
1998 (France) by Alain Berbérian
1998 (Italy) by Neri Parenti
1964 (France) by Jacques Rozier (this is only 15 min or so)
1993 (Netherlands) a documentary by Joost Kraanen

[Becca]

This qualifies well, Becca. :D National Geographic has also one more documentary: Through the Lens (2003) (http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/product/1341.html).

I haven't seen that one, yet. I must toddle off to Netflix to see if I can get it! Thanks for the tip! :)

[Sophia]

Cidade de Deus (City of God). A Brazilian film. A young boy who loves photography started the scene. He is the narrator too.It's a very good movie.

--sophie

[CyberDyneSystems]

James Woods...

Wasn't that "Salvador" ?

[ayotnoms]

Cidade de Deus (City of God). A Brazilian film. A young boy who loves photography started the scene. He is the narrator too.It's a very good movie.

--sophie
Completely forgot about "City of God".

Truly an exceptional film if for no other reason, its stark depiction of slum life in Rio de Janiero.

Good call, Sophie :) :)

[Art Rodriguez]

The film I enjoyed was "Double Exposure: The Margaret Bourke-White Story." Mrs. Bourke-White was played by Farrah Fawcett. I thought it was a good movie. And not because Farrah Fawcett was in it;)

Art

[Sean-Mcr]

Nicole kidman played the late great Diane Arbus in Fur http://www.totalfilm.com/future_films/fur

[Stavhp]

i was talking about hte papparazi film made in 2004
heres a link that might prove helpful
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338325/

[condyk]

Hope Floats with Sandra Bullock ... a chick flick ;-)

[Sophia]

Since movie is a series of photographs (am I right? lol), when I watch a movie, I like to see the cinematography too. :)

Ok, ok, I just love watching movies and I can't help it. Aside from the movie "The Godfather", my all time favorite, "Cinema Paradiso" is also an stunning movie. He is not holding a camera but rather a video equipment.

--sophie

[saravrose]

how about A Lot Like Love... the girl plays a photographer..

[dancad]

Don't forget Spiderman. Peter Parker is a photographer and in a prominent way too...

[Olli]

There has been many good additions, thanks all. I guess I need to make a database out of these. ;)

(Sophie, I need to leave movies telling about (making) movies out as then we will get too many ...)

(Dave, does "Hope Floats" describe your movie taste ...)

I like to add also "One Hour Photo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265459/)" casted by Robin Williams.

[suzyb]

If you're countin' chick flicks... can't leave out Julia Roberts as a photographer in Stepmom. Oh...and she was one again in Closer.

And Jennifer Garner's boyfriend or whatever was a photographer in 13 going on 30.

:)

[R_Metzel]

The Jackel! Ok, it has nothing to do with photography, but they did use a pretty white "L" for a video scope on the big gun.

[nation]

I saw this documentary on Bruno "Penguin" Zehnder. Swiss photographer who was mad about penguins, changed his middle name to Penguin, made countless trips to Antartica shooting penguins, was accused of being a Russian spy. Very interesting doco on a true quack:

http://www.swissfilms.ch/detail_f.asp?PNr=1005209917

Now they're making a film about him starring Richard Gere, "Emporer Zehnder":

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0363591/

[minton]

Hello,

This is my first post on here, so nice to meet you all~

I was going to say City of God, but noticed someone had already mentioned it.

The only other movie I can think of is 'The Killing Fields'.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087553/

Law

[Olli]

Syzy, Rob, nation: yours are all outstanding entries!
Hello,

This is my first post on here, so nice to meet you all~

I was going to say City of God, but noticed someone had already mentioned it.

The only other movie I can think of is 'The Killing Fields'.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087553/

LawThis is a great start to post in POTN, Law! Thanks for bringing up this excellent movie.

[thomascanty]

There's a pretty good list in this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59695) on the same subject that Pekka started last year.

[Olli]

There's a pretty good list in this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59695) on the same subject that Pekka started last year.That is truly a comprehensive list. Thanks, Thomas.

(Sorry about the poor search I made in the Forums before starting this thread. Anyhow, I believe you found a couple of very intersting documentaries not listed in Pekka's thread. Thanks to all.)

[wu_wei0]

OK- I may have missed it, but I didn't see Rear Window in the list. Classic Hitchcock - starring Jimmy Stewart--

~wu

[wu_wei0]

There has been many good additions, thanks all. I guess I need to make a database out of these. ;)

(Sophie, I need to leave movies telling about (making) movies out as then we will get too many ...)

(Dave, does "Hope Floats" describe your movie taste ...)

I like to add also "One Hour Photo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265459/)" casted by Robin Williams.

Excellent cinematography in this one- at least from my reckonning. The symbolic use of light and color (and lack of it) told the story quite well all on its own. oops-- my geekness is showing again. :o
I also like the soundtrack. The score that plays in the menu section of the dvd is great for sleeping to. :D

~wu

[wu_wei0]

And then, there's "Pecker" the baltimore boy photographer with the weird family.
imdb here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126604/

I'll hush now. Can't think of any classy ones. :)
~wu

[adam*]

Already mentioned but have to say City of God is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Has anybody seen Favella Rising?

The Killing Fields is pretty good too, was good for me to watch as I saw it the day before I visited the actual killing fields in Cambodia.

[Olli]

Great additions from Wu, thanks.

Already mentioned but have to say City of God is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Has anybody seen Favella Rising?

The Killing Fields is pretty good too, was good for me to watch as I saw it the day before I visited the actual killing fields in Cambodia.Adam, how Fafela Rising is linked to p-graphy? I could not make the link by reading plot outline.

[Sophia]

Great additions from Wu, thanks.

Adam, how Fafela Rising is linked to p-graphy? I could not make the link by reading plot outline.

Yes, there is. Poor boys are trained to shoot cameras. Here's the excerpt:

"They also trained boys to use cameras and left them there on trips home. That resulted in 10% of the footage, including rare shots of violent incidents including police beatings."

Movie is kind a similar to "City of God"

--sophie

[saravrose]

has anybody mentioned Born Into Brothels?...

[condyk]

has anybody mentioned Born Into Brothels?...

I'm not sure how appropriate it is to be sharing your personal biography online Sari?

:p

[ayotnoms]

I'm not sure how appropriate it is to be sharing your personal biography online Sari?

:p
ouch
:D

[Sophia]

I'm not sure how appropriate it is to be sharing your personal biography online Sari?

:p

LOL!

[wu_wei0]

ouch
:D

my thought, exactly :D

~wu

[smashie]

Has anybody seen this yet?

http://www.kevincarterfilm.com/

[Olli]

Smashie, that must be a touching film. I wonder how I/we could see or get a copy of that? According to the homepage, DVD is not available yet. This is a 'must see' to me.

[Rumjungle]

That looks very interesting...I can't wait to see it. Perhaps the DVD will be available at the end of the year. I just finished watching Harrison's Flowers and loved it...and not just because they all use Canon's.;)

[Olli]

Time to Leave (Temps qui reste, Le) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417189/) by François Ozon (http://www.francois-ozon.com/english/index.html); premier in Finland just ten days ago, tells about dying fashion photographer. I haven't seen it (yet).

[vjack]

Born into Brothels was very good. Highly recommended.

[Olli]

Hellraiser: Deader.

(Sorry to wake up this dead thread, but fits well to the plot of the film :))

[Mark_Cohran]

The Eyes of Laura Mars was an old movie about a fashion photographer (IIRC) with a psychic connection to a murderer.

Mark

[txduggan]

Hmmm....no Pesci fans here?

The Public Eye, 1992

Tom D

[adam*]

Great additions from Wu, thanks.

Adam, how Fafela Rising is linked to p-graphy? I could not make the link by reading plot outline.

I didn't mean it in that context sorry, I wanted to know if it was good so I could perhaps watch it!

[JWright]

Here's a few more, all documentaries:

National Geographic: The Photographers

Suicide Missions: Combat Photographers (History Channel Video)

Captured Light; The Invention Of Still Photography (History Channel Video)

Vietnam's Unseen War; Pictures From The Other Side (National Geographic) There is an accompanying book to this DVD.

[Olli]

In Robots (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358082/)there is an episode (about 15 min from the start) showing an overly-eager freelancer. :lol::lol:

[KCMO Al]

Back to Salvador--I blew up the .jpg as much as I could (very low res) and it looks to me like he is holding an original Canon F-1 from the early 70s.
And as for Blow-up, you didn't need to be a Brit to be affected by it.

[breal101]

You can add Pretty Baby to the list.

[Choderboy]

On TV a few nights ago - "Snap ; A history of the Paparazzi"

It was much more interesting than I thought. Camera developement played a big part. Telephoto lenses , super teles and motor drives allowed them to do things that were not possible previously. The famous Princess Diana shots taken in the Bahamas when she was pregnant - the royals / secret service did not realise photos could be taken from that distance.

Shame about the paparazzi aspect - was a great doco otherwise.

[jimmywires]

hard candy....

[Olli]

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (http://imdb.com/title/tt0422295/) by Steven Shainberg.

Premier in Finland tonight, so haven't seen it yet.

[Olli]

Just saw a documentary Looking for an Icon (http://www.frif.com/new2007/icon.html) presenting four pictures and photographers World Press Photo Foundations has selected as winner of the "World Press Photo of the Year" competition.

[SpiltPickle]

Heh, it's not a movie, but a documentary, but search youtube for National Geographic Photographers and you'll get a multi-part about the NG photographers and what they face.

(watching it now, heh)

I'll help you out, part one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdhWGCyYaHQ

[NetDep]

The movie "November" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368089/) with Courtney Cox was really quite good and one I don't see mentioned often. A very good psycyological thriller -- she even teaches photography in the movie. A keyword seach on Internet Movie Database of "photography" in a plot line gets a lot (http://www.imdb.com/keyword/photography/)...and I had forgotten the famous "Rear Window" - he even uses a flash bulb to distract Raymond Burr!!! Great topic!!! "Hard Candy" -- very cool movie -- might not be everyone's cup of tea -- but the twisting (and twisted) plot make it nail biter!!

[nash7nh]

Hey there guys,new to the forum.Dead thread but i found no one mentioned about the horror movie Shutter[Thailand Movie] which is based on a photographer's life and where a photo plays an important role in revealing the twist.I also liked the movie Spy Game at one part where Brad Pitt, a CIA field officer goes undercover as a Photojournalist[this is the movie which inspired me to become a photographer :D].Heights is another movie worth mentioning which falls into this category.

[Olli]

2 days in Paris (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0841044/)

[siuleung]

The Midnight Meat Train.

[yogestee]

"Frontline" a documentary shot by the Australian Vietnam War cameraman Neil Davis.. For those of you who are into photojournalism..

http://www.frontlinefilms.com.au/videos/frontline.htm

[cdutchy]

"An Unlikely Weapon", documentary about photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Eddie Adams who photographed of 13 wars over his lifetime.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/anunlikelyweapon/

[Olli]

A Swedish movie about wedding photographer: Bröllopsfotografen

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1359421/
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Ai6zAzkOQ

[Olli]

Triage (2009)

The wife of a photojournalist sets out to discover why he came home from a recent assignment without his colleague.

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217070/
Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3438085657/

[Panda_stunter]

"The bang bang club"

Looks interesting. Based on true story. Based on the life of Greg Marinovich and Kevin Carter. Greg co-authored the book which was the basis of the movie. Kevin Carter, as most of us knows, is the person that won the Pulitzer back in 94 for his controversial image.

I've never read the book, nor have I seen the movie. But the movie looks pretty good.

[Olli]

Bill Cunningham New York (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1621444/).

"A cinematic profile of the noted veteran New York City fashion photographer." A documentary released 2010.

On my watch list.

[Bang Bang Boy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80cPxtj00T8

A short BMW ad featuring Clive Owen and Stellan Skarsgård.

[reneefk]

When I get bored I pick a random movie on netflix that I had never heard of. Last night it was: "High Art"

Ally Sheedy is a photographer in it. It was a pretty bad movie. One of those ones where you keep waiting for something to happen...and waiting...and waiting. Then the movie just ends and you are like "wtf was that?"