War Photographer (2001)

Documentary about war photographer James Nachtwey, considered by many the greatest war photographer ever.

Director:

Christian Frei

Stars:

James Nachtwey, Christiane Amanpour, Hans-Hermann Klare

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
James Nachtwey	...	Photographer
Christiane Amanpour	...	Self - Chief International Correspondent CNN
Hans-Hermann Klare	...	Foreign Editor STERN Magazine
Christiane Breustedt	...	Editor in Chief GEO SAISON Magazine
Des Wright	...	Cameraman REUTERS
Denis O'Neill	...	Screenwriter / Jim's Best Friend

Storyline

Documentary about war photographer James Nachtwey, considered by many the greatest war photographer ever.

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Plot Keywords:

photographer | emaciation | war journalism | subjective camera | watching tv | 

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Genres:

Documentary | War

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Did You Know?

Quotes

James Nachtwey: It's more difficult to get publications to focus on issues that are more critical, that do not provide people with as escape from reality but attempt to get them deeper into reality. To be concerned about something much greater than themselves. And I think people are concerned. I think quite often, publishers don't give their audience enough credit for that. In fact, at the end of the day, I believe people do want to know when there's some major tragedy going on; when there's some unacceptable ...

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Connections

Featured in Docventures: Totuus (2014)

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Soundtracks

Returning
Composed by David Darling
Performed by David Darling, Cello

User Reviews

Outstanding insight on journalism, mass media, and Western Society

This film manages to show us an extraordinary slice of life, and make a significant comment on western society at the same time. The directer

remains distant-letting Nachtway and others make the point. Ingenious use of multiple cameras as well as Nachtway's "still" black and white photos make this compelling to watch as well.

Regardless of location or assignment this should be a primer for all working journalists as well as all journalism students.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site (english, german) [Switzerland]

Country:

Switzerland

Language:

English German

Release Date:

2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

War Photographer

Filming Locations:

Hamburg, Germany

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,327, 23 June 2002

Gross USA:

$61,040

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$86,863

Company Credits

Production Co:

Christian Frei Filmproductions, Schweizer Fernsehen (SF), Suissimage

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1