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This review is from: War Photographer (DVD)
A fascinating glimpse into the work and work ethic of the world's most renowned War Photographer.
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The world's misery through the eyes of this photographer,
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This review is from: War Photographer (DVD)
This 2001 film is a documentary about James Nachtwey, a war photographer whose camera has documented much of the horror in the world during his 20 year career. He was in Nicaragua, Rwanda and Bosnia during some of the most profound episodes of violence and his photos have won acclaim worldwide.
He's a slim, quiet and determined man and he is totally devoted to his craft. He risks his life and brings the agony right onto our television screens and magazines. Christiane Amanpour narrates some of the film and we see video clips of her as well as our photographer, covering the story of a huge mass grave that has been dug up in Bosnia. Because is through their eyes that the rest of the world will learn these stories, she talks about the tremendous responsibilities that they, as journalists, face.
I sat there, transfixed by one terrible image after another. There's death, destruction, crippling poverty and crippled people. And the there are the grieving relatives. It was awful. So awful, in fact, that I actually fell asleep. Perhaps that was because all this horror was too much to handle in one sitting.
I'm glad this film was made. It's a testament to one man's dedication to his profession. It's just that it's really hard to watch. And so my recommendation is limited to only those hearty souls who are willing to catch a glimpse of the world's misery.
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Honest, real and challenging,
By Yvonne Roodenburg (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: War Photographer (DVD)
I watched the war photographer by chance whilst travelling through the Netherlands. It captured me from the first second and 2 years later it still remains one of the most profound experiences i have ever had through watching any sort of media. James Nachtwey's struggle to be ethical and powerful as a voice for the voiceless, astounded me and brought me to tears. I rarely shed a tear in any sort of film, but this hit me like i was there. May all people who see this film begin to understand more, the preciousness of life and the tragic waste of it that comes through war.
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