Bending the Light
Synopsis
From acclaimed director Michael Apted (The Up Series, Masters of Sex, The World is Not Enough) comes a revealing look at the art of filmmaking and photography. A journey of glass, the documentary explores the relationship between the artisans who create camera lenses and the masters of light who use these lenses to capture their beloved art form. Bending the Light features never-before-seen footage from inside a premier Japanese lens factory, intimate interviews with lens engineers, and a peek into the world of award-winning photographers and cinematographers Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC, Greg Gorman, Simon Bruty, Laura El-Tantawy, and Richard Barnes.
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Bending The Light Official Trailer 2014 Michael Apted Photography Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Original Title
- Bending the Light
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Maryse Alberti
Douglas Blush
Department Leadership Roster
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Douglas Blush
Editor
Michael Apted
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Bending the Light about?
From acclaimed director Michael Apted (The Up Series, Masters of Sex, The World is Not Enough) comes a revealing look at the art of filmmaking and photography. A journey of glass, the documentary explores the relationship between the artisans who create camera lenses and the masters of light who use these lenses to capture their beloved art form. Bending the Light features never-before-seen footage from inside a premier Japanese lens factory, intimate interviews with lens engineers, and a peek into the world of award-winning photographers and cinematographers Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC, Greg Gorman, Simon Bruty, Laura El-Tantawy, and Richard Barnes.
Who directed Bending the Light?
Bending the Light was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Bending the Light?
The principal cast of Bending the Light includes Michael Apted, Stephen Goldblatt, Greg Gorman.
When was Bending the Light released and how long is it?
Bending the Light was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.