Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Henri Cartier-Bresson: Questions, Not Answers

Henri Cartier-Bresson: Questions, Not Answers

“In photography, you have to keep in the same line of sight your head, your eye, and your heart.” After a lifetime of taking pictures of others, in 1994 Henri Cartier-Bresson finally agreed to step from behind the lens to be filmed. This landmark documentary about one of the 20th century’s finest photographers brings viewers face-to-face with both the artist and the man as he touches upon topics ranging from the enigmatic quality of life, to his philosophy of and approach to photography, to the role of the unconscious in his art. Many of Cartier-Bresson’s most memorable photos and some clips from films he directed are interspersed with both vintage and more recent footage of him in action. Time is also devoted to his marvelous drawings, a contemplative counterpoint to what he terms his reportage through film. (Portions in French with English subtitles, 39 minutes, b&w)

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Item#: BVL35103
Copyright date: ©1994
VHS ISBN 978-1-4213-2821-8
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-2822-5


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