Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum (2017)
The film tells the story of the intimate and unprecedented encounter between the photojournalists of the Magnum Agency and the world of cinema. The confrontation of two seemingly opposite worlds – fiction and reality. For 70 years their paths crossed: a family of photographers, amongst them the biggest names in photography, and a family of actors and filmmakers who helped write the history of cinema, from John Huston to Marilyn Monroe to Orson Welles, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn.
Director: Sophie Bassaler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: September 2, 2017
Cast
- Isabella Rossellini - Interviewee
- Sophie Bassaler - Narrator
- Eve Arnold - Interviewee
- Bruce Davidson - Interviewee
- Elliott Erwitt - Interviewee
- Jean Gaumy - Interviewee
- David Hurn - Interviewee
- Josef Koudelka - Interviewee
- Constantine Manos - Interviewee
- Peter Marlow - Interviewee
Screenplay
Music: Harry Allouche
Editing: Sophie Bassaler
Production: Magnum Photos, ARTE France Cinéma, Films à Cinq
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
photography, movie business, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum about?
- The film tells the story of the intimate and unprecedented encounter between the photojournalists of the Magnum Agency and the world of cinema. The confrontation of two seemingly opposite worlds – fiction and reality. For 70 years their paths crossed: a family of photographers, amongst them the biggest names in photography, and a family of actors and filmmakers who helped write the history of cinema, from John Huston to Marilyn Monroe to Orson Welles, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn.
- Who directed Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum?
- Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum was directed by Sophie Bassaler.
- Who stars in Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum?
- Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum stars Isabella Rossellini, Sophie Bassaler, Eve Arnold, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, Jean Gaumy.
- How long is Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum?
- Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum?
- Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum is a Documentary film.
- Where was Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum produced?
- Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum was produced in France.