Shadows from Light (1983)
Born in 1904, Brandt was a shy and enigmatic man who dominated British photography for decades. His early studies of class-divided Britain were followed by the postwar series of "distorted nudes", shot on beaches and inside rooms. The film is a fitting final portrait of Brandt (it was completed in the year he died), and recomposes his work in cinematic terms. The camera moves through an apartment where the pictures were taken, to reveal photographs scattered 'in situ'. These are panned to show the surrounding space, the angle of vision and a model who reconstructs Brandt's original image. Dwoskin emphasises visual atmosphere through the language of the eye.
Director: Stephen Dwoskin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: August 11, 1983
Cast
Production: Stephen Dwoskin Films, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shadows from Light about?
- Born in 1904, Brandt was a shy and enigmatic man who dominated British photography for decades. His early studies of class-divided Britain were followed by the postwar series of "distorted nudes", shot on beaches and inside rooms. The film is a fitting final portrait of Brandt (it was completed in the year he died), and recomposes his work in cinematic terms. The camera moves through an apartment where the pictures were taken, to reveal photographs scattered 'in situ'. These are panned to show the surrounding space, the angle of vision and a model who reconstructs Brandt's original image. Dwoskin emphasises visual atmosphere through the language of the eye.
- Who directed Shadows from Light?
- Shadows from Light was directed by Stephen Dwoskin.
- Who stars in Shadows from Light?
- Shadows from Light stars Cosey Fanni Tutti, Bill Brandt, Stephen Dwoskin.
- How long is Shadows from Light?
- Shadows from Light has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Shadows from Light?
- Shadows from Light is a Documentary film.
- Where was Shadows from Light produced?
- Shadows from Light was produced in United Kingdom.