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Robert Doisneau, tout simplement

Jan 20, 2000

1h 7m

★ 8.0

Overview

This documentary explores the work of Robert Doisneau, and the subjects his photographs have addressed, from the workers of the Renault factories in Billancourt to Parisian lovers, from the crowds of the Liberation to the children of Gentilly, from the unknown to the famous. The voice of the photographer, speaking of his choices and memories, and a montage of sound archives seem to comment on the photographs, which several film archives put into context. A sober and fascinating presentation of the work of a great artist.

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Documentary

TV Movie

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Point du Jour

Agence Rapho

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Self (voice) (archive footage)

Robert Doisneau

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