Behind the Yellow Door | Lutz Dille

France
2015
fr
en
82'

Direction: Lucas Vernier

Showcased in Germany, his birthplace, and Canada, where he first made his mark, Lutz Dille's (1922-2008) work transcends borders, yet it's his global impact that remains underappreciated, particularly in France where he spent the twilight years of his life. His approach to street photography, with a profound focus on the human element and a keen eye for capturing the decisive moment, positions him as a pivotal figure in North American humanist photography. Through an imaginative posthumous dialogue with director Lucas Vernier, Lutz Dille, brought to life with the comedic brilliance of Swedish actor Lou Castel, reflects on his eventful journey and imparts a masterclass in photography. This narrative weaves a poetic interaction between two visionaries and their art, highlighting a universal exploration of humanity through the lens.

Behind the Yellow Door | Lutz Dille

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Synopsis

Showcased in Germany, his birthplace, and Canada, where he first made his mark, Lutz Dille's (1922-2008) work transcends borders, yet it's his global impact that remains underappreciated, particularly in France where he spent the twilight years of his life. His approach to street photography, with a profound focus on the human element and a keen eye for capturing the decisive moment, positions him as a pivotal figure in North American humanist photography. Through an imaginative posthumous dialogue with director Lucas Vernier, Lutz Dille, brought to life with the comedic brilliance of Swedish actor Lou Castel, reflects on his eventful journey and imparts a masterclass in photography. This narrative weaves a poetic interaction between two visionaries and their art, highlighting a universal exploration of humanity through the lens.

What you will find in this film

Black and white photography • A lesson in street photography • Humanist photography in North America • A comical look • A journey between the Old World and the New • Marginalised people back in the spotlight • DIY photo labs and darkrooms • Gaze games • A Leica wrapped in felt • The men and women of the street • Children and adults lost in their own thoughts • The importance of disguise for a photographer • The art of composition • The choice of long focal length • The choice of off-camera • The subtleties of printing • Collage to create encounters

Keywords

Reportage & Society Analogue Photography Creative & Exhibition Photography

People caught in the street, in the act of living, are a bit more themselves.

Lutz Dille Photographer

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Further exploration

THE MANY WORLDS OF LUTZ DILLE. LUTZ DILLE ET SON UNIVERS ; ed. Monk Lorraine ; Catalog of an exhibition organized by the National Film Board of Canada ; National Film Board of Canada ; 1967

AUF DER STRASSE : FOTOGRAFIEN DER 1950ER UND 1960ER JAHRE VON LUTZ DILLE ; Catalog of an exhibition organized by the Städtisches Museum, Braunschweig, Germany ; Städtisches Museum, Braunschweig ; 2004

• Leica IIIc

• Elmar 35 mm

https://lutz-dille.blogspot.com/ https://www.gallery.ca/collection/artist/lutz-dille https://www.artnet.fr/artistes/lutz-dille/biographie https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2017/11/22/2689552-lutz-dille-star-photo-anonyme-villeneuve-lot.html