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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57’
Searching for Gerda Taro
France - 2020 en en

A woman in the shadow of photography's history.

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11’
Gilbert Fastenaekens, photographer
Belgique - 1988 fr en

Photography as an escape

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Michael Ackerman & Lorenzo Castore | Sing Your Song Boy
Italie - 2022 en en

A strongly inspired and poetic photography.

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Tom Wood | Five Days With Tom
France - 2019 en en

The "unsung genius of British photography."

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Jean Hermanson | The Celestial Darkroom
Suède - 2017 sv en

A major yet little-known photographic legacy...

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Alexandre Deschaumes | The Quest for Inspiration
France - 2012 en

Hostile terrain, wild beauty, extreme photography...

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Hors-Champs : Meeting Fred Goyeau
France - 2022 fr

Unveiling the Secrets of a Darkroom Master's Craft.

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The Platino-Chrome by Carlos Barrantes
France - 2022 es en

A fusion of tradition and innovation in photographic craft.

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Platinum-Palladium printing by Carlos Barrantes
France - 2022 fr en

Everything you always wanted to know about platinum/palladium printing…

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34’
The cyanotype (with maté) by Carlos Barrantes
France - 2022 fr en

Mastering the delicate dance of cyanotype creation.

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Lomig Perrotin | The World's Smallest Film Company
France - 2015 fr en

A tale of artisanal film-making in the heart of a small kitchen.

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The Fundamental Gilbert & George
Royaume-Uni - 1997 en [cc]

Provocative artistry and British wit in East End London.

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The Cyanotype by Odile Bernard Schröder
France - 2012 fr en

Exploring the unique allure of the cyanotype process.

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The Cliché-Verre by Odile Bernard Schröder
France - 2012 fr en

Reviving the lost art of camera-less photography.

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David Bonnier & Marc Hallet | Profession: Food photographer
France - 2014 fr en

Savour the art where cuisine meets lens and taste meets vision.

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The Chemigram by Odile Bernard Schröder
France - 2012 fr en

Exploring the intersection of painting and photography.

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