War Photographer
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2001
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Documentary about war photographer James Nachtwey, considered by many the greatest war photographer ever.
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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
96 min
Release date:
1 Nov 2001
Country:
CH
Languages:
German, English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 4 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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This film is an act of spiritual faith -- an eloquent, deeply felt meditation on the nature of compassion.
– Edward Guthmann,
San Francisco Chronicle,
6 Dec 2002
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It's as close as we'll ever come to looking through a photographer's viewfinder as he works.
– William Snyder,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Oct 2002
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Watching War Photographer, you come to believe that Nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals.
– Michael Wilmington,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Sep 2002
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Nachtwey clears the cynicism right out of you. He makes you realize that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty.
– Peter Rainer,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
24 Jun 2002
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Frei provides a keenly observed, amply illustrated portrait of the man and his not exactly comfy chosen profession.
– Michael Rechtshaffen,
Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jun 2002