War Photographer
Seen it?2001 | 96 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Documentary about war photographer James Nachtwey, considered by many the greatest war photographer ever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christian Frei
- James NachtweyPhotographer
- Christiane AmanpourChief International Correspondent CNN
- Hans-Hermann KlareForeign Editor STERN Magazine
- Christiane BreustedtEditor in Chief GEO SAISON Magazine
- Des WrightCameraman REUTERS
- Denis O'NeillJim's Best Friend