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6.2 / 10(12 votes)IMDb20031h 12mFrance, Germany

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye

Henri Cartier-Bresson - Biographie eines Blicks

Synopsis

Heinz Bütler interviews Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) late in life. Cartier-Bresson pulls out photographs, comments briefly, and holds them up to Bütler's camera. A few others share observations, including Isabelle Huppert, Arthur Miller, and Josef Koudelka. Cartier-Bresson talks about his travels, including Mexico in the 1930s, imprisonment during World War II, being with Gandhi moments before his assassination, and returning to sketching late in life. He shows us examples. He talks about becoming and being a photographer, about composition, and about some of his secrets to capture the moment.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Heinz Bütler
Original Title
Henri Cartier-Bresson - Biographie eines Blicks
Country of Origin
France, Germany
Spoken Languages
French, Italian, English, German
Runtime
1h 12m
Production Studios
NZZ (Neue Zürcher Zeitung), Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Xanadu Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Heinz Bütler

Director of Photography

Matthias Kälin

Film Editing

Anja Bombelli

Producers

Agnès Sire, Wolfgang Frei, Heinz Bütler

Department Leadership Roster

Heinz Bütler

Director

Anja Bombelli

Editor

Matthias Kälin

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye about?

Heinz Bütler interviews Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) late in life. Cartier-Bresson pulls out photographs, comments briefly, and holds them up to Bütler's camera. A few others share observations, including Isabelle Huppert, Arthur Miller, and Josef Koudelka. Cartier-Bresson talks about his travels, including Mexico in the 1930s, imprisonment during World War II, being with Gandhi moments before his assassination, and returning to sketching late in life. He shows us examples. He talks about becoming and being a photographer, about composition, and about some of his secrets to capture the moment.

Who directed Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye?

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye was directed by Heinz Bütler.

Who stars in Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye?

The principal cast of Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye includes Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Delpire, Elliott Erwitt, Isabelle Huppert, Josef Koudelka.

When was Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye released and how long is it?

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.