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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4’
Sina Shiri | Iran No Filter #06
France - 2017 fa en

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

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5’
Sadegh Souri | Iran No Filter #08
France - 2017 fa en

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

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4’
Nafise Motlaq | Iran No Filter #07
France - 2017 fa en

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

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3’
Yasaman Dehmyani | Iran No Filter #09
France - 2017 fa en

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

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4’
Hamid Akhlaghi | Iran No Filter #10
France - 2017 fa en

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

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13’
Edouard Hannon, From One Picture to Another
Belgique - 1988 fr en

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

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57’
Searching for Gerda Taro
France - 2020 en en

A woman in the shadow of photography's history.

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4’
Kiana Hayeri | Iran No Filter #01
France - 2017 fa en

Iranian youth seen from the inside.

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4’
Ako Salemi | Iran No Filter #02
France - 2017 fa en

A phone to continue to a press photographer...

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Alireza Goudarzi | Iran No Filter #03
France - 2017 fa en

Iranian society in the throes of change.

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4’
Negar Yaghmaian | Iran No Filter #04
France - 2017 fa en

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

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4’
Ali Kazemi | Iran No Filter #05
France - 2017 fa en

A Polaroid to meet the youth of Iran today.

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11’
Gilbert Fastenaekens, photographer
Belgique - 1988 fr en

Photography as an escape

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80’
The City of Photographers
Chili - 2007 es en

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

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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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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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