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My Friend Lanre

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An intensely intimate documentary about the extraordinary life and death of one of Britain's most controversial photographers, LANRE FENTIHOLA. Lanre took the idea of immersive photography to another level, applying the method approach to his journalistic research. From homelessness to heroin addiction, even drug dealing, Lanre completely embodied his subject, becoming a character in his own story, often to his detriment. Together with his close friend, filmmaker Leo Regan, the pair have documented Lanre's remarkable journey over thirty years. MY FRIEND LANRE follows Lanre as he faces his ultimate adventure, his own terminal illness. Unsurprisingly, he embraces the challenge with characteristic fearlessness, candor and humor. The documentary is deeply moving, funny and heart-breaking. A celebration of living and dying. A hymn to the soul.

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Cath Clarke Guardian [A] raw, affectionate documentary... Rated: 3/5 Feb 1, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis An intensely intimate documentary about the extraordinary life and death of one of Britain's most controversial photographers, LANRE FENTIHOLA. Lanre took the idea of immersive photography to another level, applying the method approach to his journalistic research. From homelessness to heroin addiction, even drug dealing, Lanre completely embodied his subject, becoming a character in his own story, often to his detriment. Together with his close friend, filmmaker Leo Regan, the pair have documented Lanre's remarkable journey over thirty years. MY FRIEND LANRE follows Lanre as he faces his ultimate adventure, his own terminal illness. Unsurprisingly, he embraces the challenge with characteristic fearlessness, candor and humor. The documentary is deeply moving, funny and heart-breaking. A celebration of living and dying. A hymn to the soul.
Director
Leo Regan
Producer
Mary Carson
Production Co
EMU Films
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m