War Photographer
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Movie Reviews of War Photographer
Movie Review: War Photographer Review
Summary: 5 Stars
It was a very well made look into the mind and Life of James Nachtwey, one of the BEST war photographers of our time. As a profossional photojournalist myself, I found this documentary Very Inspirational & informative. A MUST SEE if you are a photojournalist.Movie Review: Excellent view of war photography
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to know what it's like to be a combat photographer, just buy it. Enough said. You will be keeping this one as a permanent addition to your library.Movie 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.Movie Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Made me rethink the way that i shoot a lot of stories. Nachtwey is simply amazing. I dont think he carries anything longer than 70mm.Movie Review: Well-Made Documentary about the Acclaimed Photographer
Summary: 4 Stars
As other reviewers say, James Nachtway is one of the most celebrated and respected war photographer in the world. This documentary follows his steps all over the world, giving the authentic feeling of the places such as Kosovo where he works hard to convey the misery of the humans there.As I have little to add to the reviews before me about Mr. Nachtway's career and works, I will concentrate on talking about the film itself. The filmmakers must have been warned against the idea of making this documentary, as Nachtway knows the war photographer's job is extremely dangerous. So, as a kind of solution, they decided to attach a mini-camera to the one Nachtway carries, so that the film can show how he sees things in the battlefield. In some of the scenes, you get the sense of confusion of the place almost like first-hand experience.
The film's title is, however, very misleading, so let me correct it. Nachtway's works extend much more than being "war photographer." He travels around many countries where the war is not going on, but does not fail to report the sadness of some people. In a certain nation in Asia, he meets a family living by the railroad track, and reports the life of them. As a result of sleeping at this dangerous place, the father lost his limbs, but still has to survive, providing his family with what little momey he can earn.
The film is NOT about Nachtway himself. He does not speak much, and always maintains calm attitude. I don't know whether it is a good thing or not, but the film refuses to go inside the personality of Nachtway. (Maybe that is because he has nothing to hide from us, and his photos are his life itself.) Some interviewees talk about him, but what we know is not particularly unique, thus making a great contrast with Robert Capa.
My 4 star rating comes from the last point. It's not defect, but I always expect some personal things from any documentary, and this does not reflect my attitude toward his astounding works.
The most impressive scene of the film is, to me, the sulfer mountains where the local workers have to take out the chunks of yellow rocks without using any modern machines. And James Nachtway is there, without protecting himself from the deadly smokes of the ore except a towel around his mouth and nose. It will remain in your mind forever.