The Film library

Dive into the art of visual storytelling with The Darkroom Rumour's handpicked collection of documentaries on photography. From the intimate tales of renowned photographers to the exploration of photographic techniques and histories, our library is a gateway to seeing the world through a different lens. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the unique perspectives and captivating stories that each film offers. New films are added each month.

 

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Martin Bogren | August Song - cover 16:9
6’
Martin Bogren|August Song
Sweden - 2021 sv en

Sensuality of the body, a poetic approach to country life.

Robert Capa, Gerda Taro & David Seymour | The Mexican Suitcase - cover 16:9
86’
Robert Capa, Gerda Taro & David Seymour|The Mexican Suitcase
Mexico, Spain - 2011 es en

The rediscovered negatives of Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and David Seymour (Chim).

Letizia Battaglia | Amore Amaro - cover 16:9
27’
Letizia Battaglia|Amore Amaro
Italy - 2012 it en

A photographer against the mafia, a life of resistance, a sensitive and sharp eye.

Claudia Andujar | The Lady with the Arrows - cover 16:9
88’
Claudia Andujar|The Lady with the Arrows
Germany, Switzerland - 2024 fr en

An experimental documentary approach, becoming one with the subject.

Rima Samman | In the Heart a Swallow - cover 16:9
89’
Rima Samman| In the Heart a Swallow
France - 2023 fr en

The role of myths and images in the family narrative. How to show family photographs.

Guillaume Geneste & Annabelle d'Huart - cover
18’
Guillaume Geneste & Annabelle d’Huart|Quick Silver 4
France - 2024 fr en

The shamanic gestures of dodging and burning. The importance of a broad picture.

Daniel Schwartz | Beyond the Obvious - cover 16:9
70’
Daniel Schwartz|Beyond the Obvious
Switzerland - 2018 de en

A socially and environmentally engaged photography • The climate crisis through the lens.

Roger Kasparian | The Eye of the 60s - cover 16:9
54’
Roger Kasparian|The Eye of the 60s
France - 2014 fr en

The greatest musicians of the ’60s, on the brink of fame • A genius of portraiture.

Olivier Marchesi | Neither Homeland Nor Exile - cover 16:9
9’
Olivier Marchesi|Neither Homeland Nor Exile
France - 2024 fr en

A little-known photographic process, a fabulous grain.

Guillaume Geneste & Sabine Weiss | Quick Silver 1 - cover 16:9
25’
Guillaume Geneste & Sabine Weiss|Quick Silver 1
France - 2023 fr en

Subtle shifts in contrast to completely transform an image.

Stéphane Dussère | Before During After - cover 16:9
6’
Stéphane Dussère|Before During After
France - 2022 en en

An astonishing photographic film with a powerful soundtrack.

Jan Groover | An Intimate Portrait - cover 16:9
18’
Jan Groover|An Intimate Portrait
Switzerland - 2016 en en

A forgotten figure in photographic history, mesmerizing still lifes.

Anders Petersen | Without Longing No Image - cover 16:9
56’
Anders Petersen|Without Longing No Image
Sweden - 2019 en en

An immersion into the daily life of a major photographer.

Anne-Lise Broyer | Pencil in One Hand, Camera in the Other - cover 16:9
20’
Anne-Lise Broyer|Pencil in One Hand, Camera in the Other
France - 2024 fr en

An intriguing encounter between digital, film, and drawing...

Boris Spremo | Boris - cover 16:9
25’
Boris Spremo|Boris
Canada - 1989 en en

Photojournalism at its finest,  press photography in the analog age.

Guillaume Geneste & Alexandre de Mortemart - cover
26’
Guillaume Geneste & Alexandre de Mortemart|Quick Silver 3
France - 2022 fr en

The importance of a broad picture • The guardian of photographers’ secrets.