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Strand: Under the Dark Cloth

Synopsis
A film biography of Paul Strand, a leading figure in the history of American photography, who also worked as a newsreel cameraman. He created a direct, dynamic style of modern photography and was one of the first American artists to fully understand Cubism, translating its vocabulary to the medium of photography. He also broke new ground with candid portraits and extreme close-up of nature. His growing political commitment led him to continue to use film-making as a means of political expression during the 1930s. This film includes footage of Strand’s family, artistic collaborators and peers, including Georgia O’Keefe, Leo Hurwitz, Hazel Strand, Caesare Zavattini and Fred Zinnemann.
Series
New Deal Collection, Series
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 80 min.
Year of production
1989
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)
Subjects
Art
Keywords
cinematography; depression - economic; photography; Strand, Paul (1890-1976)

Credits

Director
John Walker
Producer
John Walker
Writer
Seaton Findlay

Production Company

Name

Walker (John) Productions Ltd

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email
video.films@bfi.org.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7957 8957
Fax
020 7957 8968
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
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