Movies and TvShows featuring "street-photography" theme.

Finding Vivian Maier is a documentary film that tells the story of Vivian Maier, a nanny and secret street photographer whose work remains undiscovered until after her death. The film explores the life and work of this enigmatic artist, revealing a complex woman with a hidden talent for capturing exceptional candid photographs of life in Chicago and beyond.

War Photographer is a documentary that follows the life and work of photojournalist James Nachtwey, focusing on his experiences in conflict zones such as Palestine, the Balkan War, and Indonesia. The film explores the dangers and moral dilemmas faced by war photographers as they capture images of death, devastation, and suffering. It also delves into the personal toll taken on Nachtwey and his relationships.

If something of import has taken place in our lifetimes, chances are that Steve McCurry has photographed it, from the wars in the Arab world to the 9/11 attacks. Denis Delestrac’s documentary on the photographer charts McCurry’s journey through a restless life spent on constant move, chronicling our times and living with the intense loneliness and trauma that came along with his work. Today, surrounded by a loving family, McCurry is finally home but never not in the pursuit of color.

A young Ukrainian street photographer reflects on his feelings of longing and connection to his father as he explores the streets of New York City.

The Vivian Maier Mystery (2013) explores the intriguing life and work of Vivian Maier, a nanny who secretly shot thousands of remarkable street photographs. This documentary delves into the discovery of her talent and the posthumous recognition she received as one of the greatest street photographers of our time.

In nearly a century, Sabine Weiss (1924-2021) has left behind a monumental and eclectic work: thousands of faces, collections of the greatest fashion designers in prestigious magazines, a Parisian working-class now disappeared, photoreports around the world… By focusing on the margins of society, she was an exceptional witness of the 20th century. For the first time, a film draws the portrait of this hard-worker artist and captures the last words of the greatest female figure of the Humanist photography (Robert Doisneau, Henri Cartier-Bresson).

The film accompanies Evgeny Mokhorev as he photographs people on the street in St. Petersburg in the tradition of Brassaï. In the next part he shares a deep insight in his way of working with nude models. The film features several series of outstanding and moving photographs by Evgeny Mokhorev about children and teens in St. Petersburg. In between the movie shows further interviews with honoured Art Collector Joseph Baio (Aperture Foundation), Nailya Alexander (Gallerist of Evgeny Mokhorev, New York), Ekaterina Kondranina (Curator, House of Photography, Moscow) and Dr. Irina Tchmyreva (Art Historian, Curator, Moscow).

A documentary about the Photo League, a group of photographers who captured the essence of New York City through their street photography and innovative techniques. The film explores their influence on American photography and their dedication to documenting everyday life.

More Than the Rainbow is a captivating documentary that explores the art of street photography in the bustling streets of New York City. Through the lens of passionate photographers, the film showcases the power of capturing candid moments and the unique stories that unfold in the urban landscape. Join these photographers as they navigate the vibrant streets, searching for the perfect shot that captures the essence of the city.