Adriana Lopez Sanfeliu’s documentary is a subtle exploration of a key figure in photography, Elliott Erwitt. The filmmaker, who is also Erwitt’s assistant, builds an affectionate and candid portrait of the photographer: a man overflowing with humility, warmth and humour. Erwitt, known for his iconic shots and spirit of gentle self-derision, has made a profound impact on the photography world.
Also presented:
38th International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2020)
38th International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2020)
Director | Adriana Lopez Sanfeliu |
Author | Adriana Lopez Sanfeliu, Mark Monroe |
Cinematography | Adriana Lopez Sanfeliu |
Production
Adriana Lopez Sanfeliu
Sanfeliu is from Barcelona. In 2001, New York City became her home where she worked as a photojournalist for over a decade. In 2006, the National Press Photographers Association granted her the Nikon Sabbatical Grant for Life on the Block, an essay about the shifting lives of young Puerto-Rican women from Spanish Harlem. Adriana is a visual story teller dedicated to portraying the human condition.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Biographies have been provided by third parties.
Elliott Erwitt, Silence Sounds Good (2019)