Model
Synopsis
Frederick Wiseman focuses his lens on male and female models at work on television commercials, fashion shows, magazine covers, and advertising for a variety of products, including designer collections, fur coats, sports clothes and automobiles. The models are seen at work with photographers whose techniques illustrate different styles of fashion and product photography. The business aspect of running an agency is also shown: interviewing prospective models, career counseling, arranging portfolios, talking with clients, and planning trips presents a view of the intersections of fashion, business, advertising, photography, television and fantasy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Original Title
- Model
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Zipporah Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Wiseman
John Davey
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Wiseman
Director
John Davey
Director of Photography
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
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What is Model about?
Frederick Wiseman focuses his lens on male and female models at work on television commercials, fashion shows, magazine covers, and advertising for a variety of products, including designer collections, fur coats, sports clothes and automobiles. The models are seen at work with photographers whose techniques illustrate different styles of fashion and product photography. The business aspect of running an agency is also shown: interviewing prospective models, career counseling, arranging portfolios, talking with clients, and planning trips presents a view of the intersections of fashion, business, advertising, photography, television and fantasy.
Who directed Model?
Model was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
Who stars in Model?
The principal cast of Model includes Andy Warhol, Apollonia van Ravenstein, Pia Grønning, Alva Chinn, Valerie Carpenter Bernstein.
When was Model released and how long is it?
Model was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.