The Film library

Dive into the art of visual storytelling with The Darkroom Rumour's handpicked collection of documentaries on photography. From the intimate tales of renowned photographers to the exploration of photographic techniques and histories, our library is a gateway to seeing the world through a different lens. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the unique perspectives and captivating stories that each film offers. New films are added each month.

 

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51’
Ara Güler, Once Upon a Time Istanbul
France - 2017 en en

A city immortalized through the eyes of a master photographer.

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8’
Ian Berry, Lucky Number 13
Royaume-Uni - 2024 en en

Documenting life under Apartheid.

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53’
Abbas by Abbas
France - 2019 en en

A witness to our times.

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5’
Nicolò Filippo Rosso | Exodus (Chapter 1): Consumed by Grief
États-Unis - 2022 en en

Documenting the distress and violence surrounding exodus...

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15’
Nicolò Filippo Rosso | Exodus (Chapter 2): Ten of Thousands Flee Central America
États-Unis - 2022 en en

Traveling along the migratory routes.

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13’
Nicolò Filippo Rosso | Exodus (Chapter 3): Venezualan’s Escape to Colombia
États-Unis - 2022 en en

Latin America's migratory flows through the lens.

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31’
Tom Wood | Five Days With Tom
France - 2019 en en

The "unsung genius of British photography."

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88’
Harold Feinstein | Last Stop Coney Island
Royaume-Uni - 2019 en en

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

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77’
Jean Hermanson | The Celestial Darkroom
Suède - 2017 sv en

A major yet little-known photographic legacy...

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52’
Joel Meyerowitz | The Pulse of the Street
France - 2016 en en [cc]

Explore the evolution of street photography with Joel Meyerowitz.

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Koudelka Shooting Holy Land by Gilad Baram
72’
Koudelka: Shooting Holy Land
Israël, Allemagne - 2019 en en

The art of photography in a terrain of historical tensions.

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A Film About-With Anders Petersen by JH Engstrom - 8
52’
A Film About/With Anders Petersen
Suède - 2006 sv en

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

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57’
F for Fontcuberta
Espagne - 2005 fr en

Enjoy the art of deception and photomontage!

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52’
Gilbert Garcin: Anything Could Happen...
France - 2015 fr en

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

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Karl de Keyser OdysSea a film by Jimmy Kets
61’
Carl de Keyzer | OdysSea
Belgique - 2013 nl en

A poignant exploration of seas and selves by De Keyzer.

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65’
Harry Gruyaert, photographer
Belgique - 2018 fr en [cc]

A master of colour at work...

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