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Bending the Light

DocumentaryFamily
2014, 1h
From acclaimed director Michael Apted (The Up Series, Masters of Sex, The World is Not Enough) comes a revealing look at the art of filmmaking and photography. A journey of glass, the documentary explores the relationship between the artisans who create camera lenses and the masters of light who use these lenses to capture their beloved art form. Bending the Light features never-before-seen footage from inside a premier Japanese lens factory, intimate interviews with lens engineers, and a peek into the world of award-winning photographers and cinematographers Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC, Greg Gorman, Simon Bruty, Laura El-Tantawy, and Richard Barnes.
Country: United States, Japan
Director:
Michael Apted
Cast:
Michael Apted,
Stephen Goldblatt,
Greg Gorman
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Michael Apted
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Michael Apted
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Greg Gorman
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Join acclaimed director Michael Apted on a journey into the world of filmmaking and photography, where artisans and masters of light come together to create captivating images. From the inner workings of a premier Japanese lens factory to intimate interviews with lens engineers and award-winning photographers and cinematographers, this documentary offers a unique glimpse into the art of capturing light and crafting unforgettable moments. Get ready to bend your perspective and see the world in a whole new light.

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Bending the Light was released in theaters on August 3, 2014.

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