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Edouard Hannon, From One Picture to Another

A highly refined eye, driven by an insatiable curiosity about mankind.

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Searching for Gerda Taro

A woman in the shadow of photography's history.

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Gilbert Fastenaekens, photographer

Photography as an escape

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The City of Photographers

An essential reflection on the role played by photography during wars.

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Ara Güler, Once Upon a Time Istanbul

A city immortalized through the eyes of a master photographer.

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Ian Berry, Lucky Number 13

Documenting life under Apartheid.

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Format Perspective

Into the world of six European skate photographers.

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Nicolò Filippo Rosso | Exodus (Chapter 3): Venezualan’s Escape to Colombia

Latin America's migratory flows through the lens.

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Abbas by Abbas

A witness to our times.

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31’
The Queer Reveries of James Bidgood

A film that influenced a whole generation of photographers...

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The Showstoppers

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Robert Frank | Leaving Home, Coming Home

The transformative power of photography in life's chapters.

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Saul Leiter | In No Great Hurry

Unveiling the art and life lessons of a photography legend.

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Bettina Rheims, My Life

From conception to print: Bettina Rheims' photographic legacy.

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Romy Alizée | Snapshots

Photography as a tool for empowerment and artistic expression.

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Masters of Photography

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Koudelka: Shooting Holy Land

The art of photography in a terrain of historical tensions.

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Harry Gruyaert, photographer

A master of colour at work...

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Ara Güler, Once Upon a Time Istanbul

A city immortalized through the eyes of a master photographer.

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Ian Berry, Lucky Number 13

Documenting life under Apartheid.

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Abbas by Abbas

A witness to our times.

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Harold Feinstein | Last Stop Coney Island

An intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of an acclaimed street photographer.

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A Film About/With Anders Petersen

Engström's lens delves into Petersen's raw photographic soul.

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Jean Hermanson | The Celestial Darkroom

A major yet little-known photographic legacy...

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Carl de Keyzer | OdysSea

A poignant exploration of seas and selves by De Keyzer.

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Dolorès Marat | Dolorès

Delving into the essence of photography through an artistic lens.

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Joel Meyerowitz | The Pulse of the Street

Explore the evolution of street photography with Joel Meyerowitz.

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Willy Ronis, Selfportrait of a Photographer

A photographic legend reflects on his life and art.

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Robert Frank | Leaving Home, Coming Home

The transformative power of photography in life's chapters.

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Lucien Clergue | Unto Death, Unto Life

Crafting timeless images from life's simplest moments.

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Bettina Rheims, My Life

From conception to print: Bettina Rheims' photographic legacy.

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Tom Wood | Five Days With Tom

The "unsung genius of British photography."

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Saul Leiter | In No Great Hurry

Unveiling the art and life lessons of a photography legend.

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Still Not There, Arno Rafael Minkkinen

Nude, natural, and nuanced: The art of Arno Rafael Minkkinen.

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Jane Evelyn Atwood | Around Pigalle

Delving into the lives and streets of Pigalle through Atwood's eyes.

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Bernard Plossu | Snapshots

Capturing the essence of everyday life through Plossu's lens.

Creative Quest

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F for Fontcuberta

Enjoy the art of deception and photomontage!

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The Queer Reveries of James Bidgood

A film that influenced a whole generation of photographers...

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Gilbert Garcin: Anything Could Happen...

Garcin proves it's never too late for artistic success.

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Christian Boltanski: Dead or Alive?

Boltanski's world: A blend of sculpture, photography, and history.

Selina Mayer | A Film On Film

A cinematic circle: Photographing the photographer's instinct.

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The Fundamental Gilbert & George

Provocative artistry and British wit in East End London.

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Cédric Delsaux | Shooting Stars

Blending sci-fi with urban landscapes in stunning photography.

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Romy Alizée | Snapshots

Photography as a tool for empowerment and artistic expression.

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Sara Imloul | Das Schloss

The art of calotype: Reviving historical photographic methods.

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Bettina Rheims |Naked War : Femen

Behind the scenes: The artistic journey of Femen with Rheims.

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Alexandre Deschaumes | The Quest for Inspiration

Hostile terrain, wild beauty, extreme photography...

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Pierre Molinier | The Legs of the Saint-Pierre Quarter

Exploring the daring and transgressive works of Pierre Molinier.

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Frédéric Fontenoy | Inside

Delving into the 1930s-inspired world of Frédéric Fontenoy's erotic art.

Alternative & Techniques

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The cyanotype (with maté) by Carlos Barrantes

Mastering the delicate dance of cyanotype creation.

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The Platino-Chrome by Carlos Barrantes

A fusion of tradition and innovation in photographic craft.

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Platinum-Palladium printing by Carlos Barrantes

Everything you always wanted to know about platinum/palladium printing…

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The Chemigram by Odile Bernard Schröder

Exploring the intersection of painting and photography.

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The Cliché-Verre by Odile Bernard Schröder

Reviving the lost art of camera-less photography.

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The Cyanotype by Odile Bernard Schröder

Exploring the unique allure of the cyanotype process.

Photography Professions

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28,54 Go | Creating News Photography

How does a news photograph come to life?

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Hors-Champs : Meeting Fred Goyeau

Unveiling the Secrets of a Darkroom Master's Craft.

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Foc Kan, Night of the Hunter

Capturing the ephemeral: Foc Kan's take on Parisian nightlife.

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Lomig Perrotin | The World's Smallest Film Company

A tale of artisanal film-making in the heart of a small kitchen.

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David Bonnier & Marc Hallet | Profession: Food photographer

Savour the art where cuisine meets lens and taste meets vision.

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Alain Paret | Profession: Studio Manager

Unveiling the unseen world of photo studio management.

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Crime Scenes (How to become a forensic photographer)

Capturing clues: The unseen art of forensic photography.

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Patrick Bouteloup & Didier Le Tumelin |Profession: Framer

Behind every masterpiece, a framer’s thoughtful craft.

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Marie-Pierre Bride | The Retoucher

Crafting perfection: The meticulous world of traditional photo retouching

Staff Picks

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Michael Ackerman & Lorenzo Castore | Sing Your Song Boy

A strongly inspired and poetic photography.

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80’
The City of Photographers

An essential reflection on the role played by photography during wars.

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Format Perspective

Into the world of six European skate photographers.

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Lutz Dille | Behind the Yellow Door

A masterclass on the art of seeing the world.

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Andreas Seibert | From Somewhere to Nowhere

Seibert's lens explores the reality behind China's growth.

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1968, Photographic Acts

Photographic reflections on an era of political and social upheaval.

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And then goes... Meeting Eric Franceschi

Diving into the world of a renowned political photographer.

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Frédéric & Olivier Larrey | On the Trail of the Snow Leopard

Braving the elements for a glimpse of wildlife mystique.

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Edouard Hannon, From One Picture to Another

A highly refined eye, driven by an insatiable curiosity about mankind.

The Series | Iran No Filter

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Kiana Hayeri | Iran No Filter #01

Iranian youth seen from the inside.

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Ako Salemi | Iran No Filter #02

A phone to continue to a press photographer...

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Alireza Goudarzi | Iran No Filter #03

Iranian society in the throes of change.

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Negar Yaghmaian | Iran No Filter #04

Documenting the daily lives of Iranian women who have chosen to live alone.

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Ali Kazemi | Iran No Filter #05

A Polaroid to meet the youth of Iran today.

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Sina Shiri | Iran No Filter #06

Looking for an outlet and a way to be together...

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Nafise Motlaq | Iran No Filter #07

A range of father-daughter relationships, illustrating the transitions undergoing in Iran.

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Sadegh Souri | Iran No Filter #08

In a correctional centre for minors located in the centre of Tehran.

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Yasaman Dehmyani | Iran No Filter #09

In Iran, homosexuality often lead to the need to go into exile.

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Hamid Akhlaghi | Iran No Filter #10

Most of photographer Hamid Akhlaghi's friends have chosen to leave Iran...

The Series | Chromatic Existences

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Guy Tillim & Thandile Zwelibanzi |South Africa, Chromatic Existences

Johannesburg through two distinct photographic lenses.

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David Goldblatt & Mikhael Subotzky |South Africa, Chromatic Existences

Exploring crime and aftermath in South Africa's streets.

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Jodi Bieber | South Africa, Chromatic Existences

Everyday Soweto, seen through compassionate portraits.

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Zanele Muholi & Pieter Hugo| South Africa, Chromatic Existences

Exploring identity and history in South Africa's evolution.

The Series | Populations In Danger

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Alexis Cordesse | Rwanda, one genocide later

Visually narrating Rwanda's path from genocide to healing.

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Alexis Cordesse | Kabul, a Weary War

Capturing Kabul's spirit in the shadow of conflict.

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Alexis Cordesse | Burundi under Terror

Documenting hope amid despair in post-conflict Burundi.

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Alexis Cordesse | Foča, Absolut Serbia

Foča's story told in images, a testament to survival and memory.

The Series | The Darkroom Masters

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The Workshop | The Fresson Process

A journey through time with the Fresson's unique printing process.

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Diamantino Quintas | The Darkroom Masters

In Quintas' darkroom, every silver print tells a profound story.

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Roland Dufau | Cibachrome Printer

Discover the lost art of Cibachrome in this revealing journey.

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Carlos Barrantes | Artist and artisan

A master printer's journey through historic photo methods.

Les séries | PhotoDoc

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Nicolò Filippo Rosso | Exodus (Chapter 1): Consumed by Grief

Documenting the distress and violence surrounding exodus...

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Nicolò Filippo Rosso | Exodus (Chapter 3): Venezualan’s Escape to Colombia

Latin America's migratory flows through the lens.

Photographic Films

Selina Mayer | A Film On Film

A cinematic circle: Photographing the photographer's instinct.

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Michael Ackerman & Lorenzo Castore | Sing Your Song Boy

A strongly inspired and poetic photography.

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Mala Madre | Céline Croze

A supernatural journey into the heart of Venezuelan tragedy.

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Juliette Martinez & Antoine Dibon | Surrounded

Witness the resilience of the Zapatista community in Chiapas.

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Cendre | The Ruins of this Dream

A cinematic tapestry of 1432 cyanotypes, capturing post-industrial transformation.

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Denis Bourges |Usual Heroes

A poetic glimpse into the lives of B-movie extras in Hollywood.

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Eric de Roquefeuil | Nulla Dies Sine Linea

A photographic journey into an artist's pursuit of inspiration.

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Valentin Sidorenko | Roots of the heart Grow Together

Photographs as a bridge between generations and time.

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Maxime Riché | Paradise

Maxime Riché captures the heart of a community reborn from flames

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Fouad Elkoury | The Lost Empire

Capturing the silence of the Soviet Union's lost bases.

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Valérie Winckler| Peines

Winckler explores the power of photography and sound

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Romy & Laure and the Mystery of the Enchanted Plug

A daring erotic tale unveiling female sexuality with humor and art.

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Romy & Laure… and the secret of the furniture man

Delve into the whimsical and erotic adventures of Romy & Laure.

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Bettina Rheims | Gender Studies

Challenging norms: A cinematic journey into gender fluidity.

The Themes

Robert Frank: An interview with Gerald Fox
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Robert Frank: An interview with Gerald Fox

linked to Robert Frank | Leaving Home, Coming Home

British film director Gerald Fox has produced many portraits of artists, photographers in particular. But Robert Frank, while being an artist who opens up about his own life through his work, was nonetheless a man of mystery, complicated, withdrawn from the world. Gerald Fox revisits the story of this film, just like Frank himself, with its ups and downs, but above all exciting and human.