Photo Wallahs (1991)
Renowned ethnographic filmmakers David and Judith MacDougall explore the many meanings of photography in this profound and penetrating documentary. The film focuses on the photographers of Mussoorie, a hill station in the Himalayan foothills of northern India whose fame has attracted tourists since the 19th century. Through a rich mixture of scenes that includes the photographers at work, their clients, and both old and new photographs, this extraordinary film examines photography as art and as social artifact — a medium of reality, fantasy, memory, and desire.
Director: Judith MacDougall, David MacDougall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cinematography: David MacDougall
Editing: Dai Vaughan
Production: Oxnard Film Productions
Country: Australia
Language: हिन्दी, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Photo Wallahs about?
- Renowned ethnographic filmmakers David and Judith MacDougall explore the many meanings of photography in this profound and penetrating documentary. The film focuses on the photographers of Mussoorie, a hill station in the Himalayan foothills of northern India whose fame has attracted tourists since the 19th century. Through a rich mixture of scenes that includes the photographers at work, their clients, and both old and new photographs, this extraordinary film examines photography as art and as social artifact — a medium of reality, fantasy, memory, and desire.
- Who directed Photo Wallahs?
- Photo Wallahs was directed by Judith MacDougall, David MacDougall.
- How long is Photo Wallahs?
- Photo Wallahs has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Photo Wallahs?
- Photo Wallahs is a Documentary film.
- Where was Photo Wallahs produced?
- Photo Wallahs was produced in Australia.