Notman's World (1989)
This documentary short is a portrait of Canadian photographer William Notman. Photography was still in its infancy when he opened his first studio in Montreal in the late 1850s. He rapidly turned his art, and a budding technology, into a highly successful business. Within 5 years he was appointed Photographer to the Queen. Not content with doing mere portraiture, he saw photography as a means of documenting history. With the use of props in his studio, composite photographs, and calling on his background as a trained artist, Notman immortalized the people and places of Canada.
Director: Albert Kish
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cinematography: Barry Perles
Editing: Albert Kish
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Notman's World about?
- This documentary short is a portrait of Canadian photographer William Notman. Photography was still in its infancy when he opened his first studio in Montreal in the late 1850s. He rapidly turned his art, and a budding technology, into a highly successful business. Within 5 years he was appointed Photographer to the Queen. Not content with doing mere portraiture, he saw photography as a means of documenting history. With the use of props in his studio, composite photographs, and calling on his background as a trained artist, Notman immortalized the people and places of Canada.
- Who directed Notman's World?
- Notman's World was directed by Albert Kish.
- How long is Notman's World?
- Notman's World has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).