War Photographer

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright © 2003 Filmcritic.com

Interesting documentary full of heartbreaking imagery, and I don't mean Christiane Amanpour. This self-referential film follows the escapades of a photographer (a film about a filmer) named James Nachtwey, widely considered one of the best war photographers ever. From Rwanda to Kosovo, he captures the endless heartbreak of wartime. War, as we see through Nachtwey's eyes -- and through an odd device attached right to his still camera -- is hell. The melodrama gets a bit thick at times, unfortunately, with Nachtwey's grating, monotone voice-over that borders on whining. Worst is the string-heavy music, which drones throughout the film and is so manipulative that it makes you want to puke.

Other than that, good little doc that deserved its Oscar nomination.

Rating

3.5 out of 5 Stars

  • Director: Christian Frei
  • Producer: Christian Frei
  • Screenwriter:
  • Stars: James Nachtwey, Christiane Amanpour, Hans-Hermann Klare, Christiane Breustedt, Des Wright, Denis O'Neill
  • MPAA Rating: NR

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