The Treasure of His Youth: The Photographs of Paolo Di Paolo

2021 1h 48m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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The life of the legendary Italian photojournalist Paolo Di Paolo through his photographs, which capture the essence of a fascinating and turbulent Italy, the one inhabited by Anna Magnani and Pier Paolo Pasolini, a country that no longer exists.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bruce Weber
Self - Photographer / Narrator (voice)
Paolo Di Paolo
Self - Photographer
Giuseppe Casetti
Self - Gallery Owner
Luca Stoppini
Self - Graphic Designer
Guido Stoppini
Self - Luca's Nephew
Silvia Di Paolo
Self - Paolo's Daughter
Elena Di Paolo
Self - Paolo's Wife
Matilde Caputo
Self - Silvia's Daughter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bruce Weber
Writers: Eva Lindemann, Antonio Sánchez, Bruce Weber
Languages: English, French, Italian
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bruce Weber, shot by Theodore Stanley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Leftwich. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Bruce Weber and Paolo Di Paolo and Giuseppe Casetti carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15575604 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Bruce Weber directs. Theodore Stanley behind the camera. John Leftwich scores. Antonio Sánchez cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French, Italian.

Trivia

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1Released 5 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.
3Directed by Bruce Weber, shot by Theodore Stanley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by John Leftwich. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Antonio Sánchez shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bruce Weber and Paolo Di Paolo and Giuseppe Casetti carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt15575604 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.