Robert Frank film screening in London

[drmarkf]

Any other fans of the work of Robert Frank might be interested to note that a very rare screening of a biographical film about him is taking place in London later this month:

https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/talk/portrait-of-robert-frank

[Ricoh]

Re: Robert Frank film screening in London

Any other fans of the work of Robert Frank might be interested to note that a very rare screening of a biographical film about him is taking place in London later this month:
https://thephotographersgallery.org....f-robert-frank

Definitely a fan and great admirer of Robert Frank. Much to learn from his inspiring photographic output. But do I want to travel 400 miles for the return journey, probably not.

[drmarkf]

Re: Robert Frank film screening in London

Understood!
It's only just over an hour on the train for me, and an offpeak advance return is dirt cheap for us old gits.

His work is the sort of thing that only makes sense as part of a series or collection - many of the images in "The Americans" glanced at in isolation make most people say "What the f... did he take a picture of that for?" It also only makes sense if you know its historical context, in America at the time.

[drmarkf]

Re: Robert Frank film screening in London

Speaking of which, this is a good, unpretentious introduction to Frank by the excellent Jeffery Saddoris: https://fadedandblurred.com/robert-frank/