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Cameraperson

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Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson exposes her many years behind the camera through a memoir made up of decades of footage shot all over the world.
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Fresh and inventive yet immediately accessible, Cameraperson distills its subject's life and career into an experience that should prove immediately absorbing even for those unfamiliar with her work.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Blue Lenses An autobiography of sorts, Cameraperson demands we think beyond Johnson's own extraordinary career and reflect upon our own status as observers, and the ethical and emotional responsibilities that come with it. Aug 25, 2018 Full Review K. Austin Collins The Ringer Cameraperson is at its best when it captures instances of unexpected life. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review Adam Graham Detroit News A life behind the lens is examined in "Cameraperson," a fascinating, purposely disjointed documentary from director Kirsten Johnson. Rated: B+ Apr 14, 2017 Full Review Becky Kukla Vague Visages Cameraperson constantly re-evaluates ethics and morality in terms of documentary filmmaking. The off-camera discussions often center around how to handle the subjects or the situation. Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A collection of 100 minutes of various footage Kirsten Johnson shot for other pictures -- a “Greatest Hits” compilation, as it were. Rated: 3.5/4 Dec 30, 2022 Full Review Calum Baker Radio Times Through her smart balancing of tones, Johnson creates a graceful, ground-breaking and thoroughly cinematic work of art. Rated: 5/5 Aug 12, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dominique F Compassionate, rich, powerful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Audience Member This is difficult. This is harsh. It is compelling; absorbing. This is traumatic, but also undeniably powerful. It is utterly pure and honest. You cannot claim that such realism is 'easy'. You will surely be frustrated by it. You may well hope there will be more subtle, even warm moments. But you know all along that this is the work of a remarkably brave, driven, unabashed and very compassionate artist who recorded moments of truly high artist merit. 4 stars Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Extraordinary. Absolutely extraordinary. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/30/17 Full Review Audience Member Kirsten Johnson proves herself to be a passionate filmmaker in the cinematography field through some film studying that may have gotten her to watch "The Man with a Moving Camera". The said film couldn't stop being reminded of as I watch this disguised modern remake/update based on the structure. The effect of the update refreshed the 1929 original in more of a fresher sight that asks for more depth this time. It's worth interacting with from time to time when following it up with the films listed at the end to piece one to a presented clip that Johnson made. (A-) (Full review TBD) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member 7/9/17 Amazon Prime You need to give this film a little time as it is a little "what the heck is this all about" feel for the first few minutes but then you get the pace and juxtaposition of the vignettes and it becomes very entertaining. Johnson has a wealth of world travel on her resume and she shares that beautifully with the viewers. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Experimental filmmaking for the Snapchat era. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kirsten Johnson

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Kirsten Johnson

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Roger Phenix

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Gini Reticker

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Abigail Disney

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Kirsten Johnson

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Cameraperson

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Movie Info

Synopsis Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson exposes her many years behind the camera through a memoir made up of decades of footage shot all over the world.
Director
Kirsten Johnson
Producer
Kirsten Johnson, Marilyn Ness
Distributor
Janus Films
Production Co
Big Mouth Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 9, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$101.1K
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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