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The Film library

Dive into the art of visual storytelling with The Darkroom Rumour's handpicked collection of documentaries on photography. From the intimate tales of renowned photographers to the exploration of photographic techniques and histories, our library is a gateway to seeing the world through a different lens. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the unique perspectives and captivating stories that each film offers. New films are added each month.

 

All themes Photography Careers Showcasing Photography Nature & Landscape Digital Photography The Artist at Work Nude & Erotism Experimental & Alternative Photography Creative & Exhibition Photography Masters of Photography History of Photography Analogue Photography The Darkroom Masters Street & Architectural PhotoBook Reportage & Society Portrait & Aesthetics Emerging Photography Photographic Film Reportage & société Show the other themes
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85’
Duane Michals｜The Man Who Invented Himself
France - 2012 en en

A sensitive and vibrant conceptual photography.

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27’
Herman Puig｜My Life, My Mental Nude
France - 2009 fr en

The Cuban Mapplethorpe • A pioneer of male nudes.

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18’
Hans Hamid｜Stitches of My Story
Danemark - 2022 en en

A reconciled identity • Creativity as a source of healing.

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15’
Aïssatou Ciss｜Dox Dadje: Walking, Meeting
Sénégal, Belgique - 2024 fr en

The street as a fertile source • Art as resilience.

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10’
Lorenzo Castore |Sogno #5
Italie - 2013 en

A rare photographic film, an intuitive and sensitive approach...

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20’
Lorenzo Castore | W
Italie - 2022 de en

A powerful combination of photographs and super-8 images.

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1’
Little Scraps of Paper | Maisie Broadhead
Royaume-Uni - 2011 en

How ideas become works of art...

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1’
Little Scraps of Paper | Rebecca Miller
Royaume-Uni - 2011 en
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4’
Sina Shiri | Iran No Filter #06
France - 2017 fa en

Looking for an outlet and a way to be together...

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4’
Nafise Motlaq | Iran No Filter #07
France - 2017 fa en

A range of father-daughter relationships, illustrating the transitions undergoing in Iran.

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5’
Sadegh Souri | Iran No Filter #08
France - 2017 fa en

In a correctional centre for minors located in the centre of Tehran.

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3’
Yasaman Dehmyani | Iran No Filter #09
France - 2017 fa en

In Iran, homosexuality often lead to the need to go into exile.

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4’
Hamid Akhlaghi | Iran No Filter #10
France - 2017 fa en

Most of photographer Hamid Akhlaghi's friends have chosen to leave Iran...

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4’
Kiana Hayeri | Iran No Filter #01
France - 2017 fa en

Iranian youth seen from the inside.

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4’
Ako Salemi | Iran No Filter #02
France - 2017 fa en

A phone to continue to a press photographer...

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4’
Alireza Goudarzi | Iran No Filter #03
France - 2017 fa en

Iranian society in the throes of change.

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