Looking for Light: Jane Bown
"Jane Bown photographer"
Originally released in 2014. Looking for Light: Jane Bown is a documentary film. directed by Michael Whyte.
Starring Rankin, Nobby Clark, and Don McCullin
Synopsis
In the almost six decades that Bown worked for The Observer, she became renowned for insightful, highly individualistic portraits of the famous. Some of these portraits are now regarded as classics of the genre - Samuel Beckett, Queen Elizabeth II, The Beatles, Bertrand Russell, Mick Jagger and Margaret Thatcher. For the first time, she spoke candidly about her career and revealed how her very personal approach to the taking of portraits is informed by a deep sense of loss and abandonment. This private portrait is enhanced by a series of insightful interviews with Jane’s peers, family, colleagues, friends, and of course some of her subjects.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hot Property Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Looking for Light: Jane Bown about?
In the almost six decades that Bown worked for The Observer, she became renowned for insightful, highly individualistic portraits of the famous. Some of these portraits are now regarded as classics...
Who directed Looking for Light: Jane Bown?
Looking for Light: Jane Bown was directed by Michael Whyte.
How long is Looking for Light: Jane Bown?
Looking for Light: Jane Bown has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Looking for Light: Jane Bown released?
Looking for Light: Jane Bown was released on April 25, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Looking for Light: Jane Bown?
The main cast of Looking for Light: Jane Bown includes Rankin, Nobby Clark, Don McCullin, Jane Bown.