Vivian Maier's photos were seemingly destined for obscurity, lost among the clutter of the countless objects she'd collected throughout her life. Instead these images have shaken the world of street photography and irrevocably changed the life of the man who brought them to the public eye. This film brings to life the interesting turns and travails of the improbable saga of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier, unravelling this mysterious tale through her documentary films, photographs, odd collections and personal accounts from the people that knew her. What started as a blog to show her work quickly became a viral sensation in the photography world. Photos destined for the trash heap now line gallery exhibitions, a forthcoming book and this documentary film..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 83 minutes
✓ Genre: Documentary
✓ Stars: Vivian Maier, John Maloof, Daniel Arnaud, Simon Amédé, Maren Baylaender
✓ Director: Jeff Garlin, Charlie Siskel, John Maloof
The Finding Vivian Maier (2014) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Finding Vivian Maier (2014) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Finding Vivian Maier (2014) is staring with Vivian Maier, John Maloof, Daniel Arnaud, Simon Amédé, Maren Baylaender, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jeff Garlin, Charlie Siskel, John Maloof juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.