Finding Vivian Maier

2014 1h 23m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 338

Documentary

Synopsis

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Vivian Maier's photos were seemingly destined for obscurity, lost among the clutter of the countless objects she'd collected throughout her life. Instead these images have shaken the world of street photography and irrevocably changed the life of the man who brought them to the public eye. This film brings to life the interesting turns and travails of the improbable saga of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier, unravelling this mysterious tale through her documentary films, photographs, odd collections and personal accounts from the people that knew her. What started as a blog to show her work quickly became a viral sensation in the photography world. Photos destined for the trash heap now line gallery exhibitions, a forthcoming book and this documentary film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vivian Maier
Self (archive footage)
John Maloof
Self - Narrator
Daniel Arnaud
Self - Interview Subject
Simon Amédé
Self - Interview Subject
Maren Baylaender
Self - Interview Subject
Eula Biss
Self - Interview Subject
Bindy Bitterman
Self - Interview Subject
Roger Carlson
Self - Interview Subject

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Maloof
Writers: Charlie Siskel, John Maloof
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Maloof, shot by John Maloof. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Aaron Wickenden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Vivian Maier and John Maloof and Daniel Arnaud carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2714900 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Maloof directs. John Maloof behind the camera. Aaron Wickenden cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Directed by John Maloof, shot by John Maloof. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Aaron Wickenden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Vivian Maier and John Maloof and Daniel Arnaud carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2714900 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 16 themes, including "photographer", "photography", "biography", "photograph".