Check out the list of 20 films about photography
“The Vulture”
It is a thriller film directed by Dan Gilroy and starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows the main character, an investigative journalist who uncovers a conspiracy involving pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare system. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes increasingly obsessed and unbalanced, putting his life and those around him at risk. Cinematography is used effectively to capture the oppressive atmosphere and suspenseful mood of the film.
“Blow Up” (1966)
A film about a fashion photographer who discovers a sinister plot when he enlarges a photo.
“The Book Thief, 2013) – a film about a girl who steals books during World War II and learns the art of photography.
Minamata (2022)
“Photographing Jane” (Taking of Pelham 123, 2009)
A film about a photographer who is held hostage on a train and fights for his life.
“The Shining” (The Shining, 1980)
A horror film about a writer and photographer who becomes trapped in an isolated hotel.
“The Photographer of Mauthausen” (2018)
A film about a Spanish photographer imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
“They Hired a Killer” (The Day of the Jackal, 1973)
A film about a photographer who is hired to document a political assassination.
“The Breakfast Club” (The Breakfast Club, 1985)
A film about five students who meet during a Saturday detention and includes a character who is a photographer.
“A Star is Born, 2018)
A film about a famous musician who falls in love with a young singer and photographer.
“Life is Beautiful” (Life is Beautiful, 1997)
A film about a Jewish father who tries to protect his son during World War II and includes photography scenes.
“The Constant Gardener” (The Constant Gardener, 2005)
A film about a British diplomat who investigates the death of his wife, a photographer.
“True Lies” (True Lies, 1994)
An action film about a secret agent disguised as a photographer.
(Enlightened, 2011)
A film about a woman who struggles to find meaning in her life after an emotional breakdown and includes photography scenes.
“The President's Photographer” (2013)
A documentary about the official White House photographer.
“The Producer” (The Producers, 1968)
A comedy film about a theater producer and a photographer who intentionally plan to produce a financial failure.
Little Miss Sunshine” (Little Miss Sunshine, 2006)
A film about a family who travels to a beauty pageant and includes a character who is a photographer.
“The War Photographer” (The War Photographer, 2001)
A documentary about a war photographer who captures shocking images of global conflict.
“Coffee with Cinnamon” (Cinnamon Roll, 2003)
A film about a photographer who falls in love with a woman who sells cinnamon on the street.
“Direct to the Point” (Shoot the Messenger, 2006)
A film about a photographer who gets involved in a political plot while covering a story.
“Chasing Ice” (2012)
It's a documentary about photographer James Balog and his team, who recorded climate change around the world through aerial images and time-lapses of melting glaciers. The film follows Balog's journey to capture incontrovertible evidence of climate change and share it with the world. Photography is used in an impactful way to illustrate the human impact on the planet and to raise public awareness about the need to act to preserve the environment.
20 films about photography
When I talk about films about photography, I would like to mention that ANY AND ALL MOVIE It is worth analyzing and studying photography. I say this because every scene (framing, composition, lighting, etc.) is thought out by a director of photography.
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