Bending the Light
Watch TrailerFrom acclaimed director Michael Apted (The Up Series, Masters of Sex, The World is Not Enough) comes a revealing look at the art of filmmaking and photography. A journey of glass, the documentary explores the relationship between the artisans who create camera lenses and the masters of light who use these lenses to capture their beloved art form. Bending the Light features never-before-seen footage from inside a premier Japanese lens factory, intimate interviews with lens engineers, and a peek into the world of award-winning photographers and cinematographers Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC, Greg Gorman, Simon Bruty, Laura El-Tantawy, and Richard Barnes.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | Japan, United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Family |
| Director | Michael Apted |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (2 votes) |
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Bending the Light is an acquired taste at 3.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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