War Photographer
by Christian Frei
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Actor: Christiane Amanpour, Christiane Breustedt, Des Wright (II), Hans-Hermann Klare, James NachtweyDirector: Christian Frei
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); German (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); German (Subtitled); Italian (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 96 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-11-18
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: FIRST RUN FEATURES
DVD Reviews of War Photographer
DVD Review: Withering critique of the self-satisifed peaceniks
Summary: 1 Stars
Though they sure don't see it that way.
Asking if your work exploits others is much like the question, "Should I turn my headlights on?" Well, asking it answers it. Yes, James Nachtwey and Christiane Amanpour are fabulously self-absorbed people who believe they are not cynical but honest. I disagree. They would not have jobs if not for human suffering, a suffering they jet to in lovely, comfy airplanes wearing crisp jeans (I'm betting he doesn't crease those himself) and perfectly coiffed hair.
And then, after I sat through this weary tale of people talking about how brave and important they were, I had to listen to Mr. Nachtway tell me that if people could just see the suffering bullets and sulfur cause, they would certainly stop. And what image is behind him while his voice-over bleats these pious platitudes? Teenager boys in Ramallah tossing rocks, and wishing they had better weapons. Come on bud. You watched a man get beaten to death. Those people saw the suffering they directly caused, and they reveled in it! While it easy to fantasize that war is caused by old men far away, that is just not the truth. The wars he has photographed, in Kosovo, South Africa, and Rwanda, and elsewhere, were all caused by those closest to the action, the hackers and shooters and starvers and murderers who joyously slaughtered their fellows.
How James Nachtway is going to stop war by having his carefully developed and framed and displayed images enjoyed by wealthy New Yorkers sipping wine at pricey museums is beyond me. Lay off the self-congratulations; he has clearly made lots of money taking photos of people in their most desperate moments, convincing them that these pictures would alleviate their suffering. I wonder how it worked. There is a way to help people. Taking their picture isn't it.
If you've read this far and don't give me an unhelpful vote, I congratulate you. This is indeed a tale of brutality and misery, but the inhumanity of man is visible in many venues.
DVD Review: Pure Passion, Pure Heart and Purely amazing!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Coming from another photographer and world traveler, I find this DVD mesmerising, a learning experience and filled with REALITY. I have traveled all around the world and seen/documented many things, however never on the negative side aside from an ancient 500+ person-filled Chinese funeral that spanned over 5 days.
I was the only Westerner (from New Zealand) there amongst 500+ Chinese people. As a professional photographer & boyfriend of a member of one of the family members of the deceased, I was asked to photograph ALL of the funeral of their eldest great-grandfather's funeral. Aside from battling a language barrier (Mandarin vs. English) with most attendees, I was also battling a cultural change that I was not used to. When I stopped to let people be at peace during sad/tearful moments, my girlfriend's Auntie asked me to please keep shooting images. I was down on my hands and knees photographing intimate moments of tears from grown elder men. I learned much about myself during those 5 days. I learned the world is incredible open to you when you open your heart and passions; even to strangers as well as I learned. At the end, the family graciously accepted me into their family and thanked me profusely for doing such a fine job in documenting such sad and personal moments for each of them. As James has always been with the people he photographs, I was also accepted and the people wanted me to be there for there sadness. Anyone can photograph a joyous occasion like a wedding, but when you photograph deeply sad, miserable, and feelings of emptiness of strangers, you really learn a lot about yourself as well as life in general.
I can only imagine the library full of sad feelings/experiences that James has. After my experience photographing this very deeply cultural Chinese funeral, I now have a new level of respect for James.
This DVD is not only celebration of a great photographer, but is also a snapshot into the reality of human existence and is a snapshot into the heart a wordly, kind, gentle man who uses his camera to let the world know of other people's sufferings.
If James is ever here in New Zealand, I would love to personally meet him to shake his hand.
Go and buy the DVD!
John McElhiney
Aerial, Landscape and Commercial Photographer
Wellington, New Zealand
DVD Review: Inspiring and Well-Made
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this movie during my photography class at school. I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was not it. The movie was amazing, well-made, and extremely insightful. It may not have inspired me to go out and photograph wars, but it has inspired me to find a purpose with my photography and to send a message. The movie captivated me throughout, and I found myself impressed with Nachtwey's character and ability to handle himself in such deadly locations.
A must-see for any photographer, amateur or otherwise, as well as for anyone who just wants to know where all those pictures come from. Jim Nachtwey is one of my newest heroes.
DVD Review: GREAT
Summary: 5 Stars
What a DVD. Very interesting and great to hear the photographers opinions on many things. It give a very personal side to it. Great photos and great idea to put a video camera on Jim's photo camera. Innovative way of filming. Worth buying if you are a fan of photojournalism. Along with Richard Avedon's DVD this is the best I have ever seenDVD Review: Just buy it
Summary: 5 Stars
There are a lot of words in other reviews and they say it better then I can... Seriously, Just buy it (or rent if you prefer but), Watch and Think.
Description of War Photographer
{OSCAR NOMINATION, Best Documentary Feature 2002}{PEABODY AWARD, Georg Foster Peabody Award 2003}
{EMMY AWARD NOMINATION, Cinematography 2004}
{WINNER of 16 International Awards and Nominations 2002-2004}
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary, WAR PHOTOGRAPHER is the compelling portrait of the man considered the bravest and most important war photographer of our time, James Nachtwey. The film has been in competition in 36 major international film festivals, played theatrically in over 50 cities and has 5 times won prizes for Best Film or Best Documentary.
Although he has won many prestigious photography awards, including Magazine Photographer of the Year several times, Nachtwey is still not well-known by name. Most people, however, would recognize his extraordinarily powerful images of the violence and suffering of wartime that have appeared in almost every major publication worldwide over the last two decades.
For over two years Swiss filmmaker Christian Frei follows Nachtwey around the world, uncovering compassionate and unsettling images from some of the most incendiary spots on the globe -- the burning farmhouses of Kosovo, the homeless and hungry of Indonesia, a battle between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian youth on the West Bank. Frei has created an enthralling yet solemn film about the renowned photographer's daily routine and also his primary motivations, fears and beliefs.
Interviews with colleagues, including CNN's Christiane Amanpour, help describe the remarkable personality of James Nachtwey. Hardly fitting the standard description of a hard-boiled war veteran, instead Nachtwey is a shy, unobtrusive man with the distinction of a philosophy professor and an inner reserve that have allowed him to persevere through the horrors he uncovers and records.
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