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.

 

THE DARKROOM RUMOUR - CARLOS BARRANTES
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26’
Carlos Barrantes | Artist and artisan
France - 2014 fr en

A master printer's journey through historic photo methods.

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Robert Frank Leaving home coming home
85’
Robert Frank | Leaving Home, Coming Home
Royaume-Uni - 2004 en [cc]

The transformative power of photography in life's chapters.

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53’
Lucien Clergue | Unto Death, Unto Life
France - 2008 fr en

Crafting timeless images from life's simplest moments.

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25’
Sara Imloul | Das Schloss
France - 2015 fr en

The art of calotype: Reviving historical photographic methods.

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43’
Mama Casset |African photo
France - 2014 fr en

Exploring the legacy of Mama Casset, the Senegalese portrait master.

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Roland-Dufau-Film-Fond
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21’
Roland Dufau | Cibachrome Printer
France - 2015 fr en

Discover the lost art of Cibachrome in this revealing journey.

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FOND-FILM-MA-VIE
43’
Bettina Rheims, My Life
Allemagne - 2005 fr en

From conception to print: Bettina Rheims' photographic legacy.

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22’
Bettina Rheims |Naked War : Femen
France - 2017 fr en

Behind the scenes: The artistic journey of Femen with Rheims.

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FOND-FILM-GENDER-STUDIES
7’
Bettina Rheims | Gender Studies
France - 2012 en en

Challenging norms: A cinematic journey into gender fluidity.

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FILM-FOND-CRIME-SCENES-QUAI-DES-ORFEVRES
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23’
Crime Scenes (How to become a forensic photographer)
France - 2018 fr en

Capturing clues: The unseen art of forensic photography.

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EYAL-SIVAN-ALEXIS-CORDESSE-POPULATIONS-IN-DANGER-FOCA-WAR-BOSNIA-THEDARKROOMRUMOUR-8
11’
Alexis Cordesse | Foča, Absolut Serbia
France - 1997 sr en

Foča's story told in images, a testament to survival and memory.

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EYAL-SIVAN-ALEXIS-CORDESSE-POPULATIONS-IN-DANGER-RWANDA-GENOCIDE-THEDARKROOMRUMOUR-2
13’
Alexis Cordesse | Rwanda, one genocide later
France - 1997 en en

Visually narrating Rwanda's path from genocide to healing.

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11’
Alexis Cordesse | Kabul, a Weary War
France - 1997 en

Capturing Kabul's spirit in the shadow of conflict.

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EYAL-SIVAN-ALEXIS-CORDESSE-POPULATIONS-IN-DANGER-THEDARKROOMRUMOUR-8
12’
Alexis Cordesse | Burundi under Terror
France - 1996 fr en

Documenting hope amid despair in post-conflict Burundi.

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CHROMATIC-FILM-FOND
13’
Guy Tillim & Thandile Zwelibanzi |South Africa, Chromatic Existences
France - 2014 en [cc]

Johannesburg through two distinct photographic lenses.

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David Goldblatt & Mikhael Subotzky |South Africa, Chromatic Existences
France - 2014 [cc]

Exploring crime and aftermath in South Africa's streets.

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