Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

The Telegraph“A cinematographer who created miracles of light...” Cardiff, dapper and eloquent, has an easy way with an anecdote, whether it concerns Errol Flynn’s drinking habits or Marlene Dietrich’s savvy around a set. A roster of distinguished figures line up to pay tribute to his greatness...

Variety“Judiciously blending meaty film history and gossipy anecdotes...” Given that nearly every contempo docu is now shot on digital, the pic's use of the 16mm format (credited to no fewer than nine lensers) is not only a pleasure for its own granular virtues, but also reps a tribute of sorts to Cardiff...

The Times“Kathleen Byron recalls her performance as a deranged nun...” A thorough account of his career, with all the right clips and a good selection of interviewees. The man himself speaks extensively and, as he always did, comes across as gentlemanly and enthusiastic...

Little White Lies“Cardiff was the last of a dying dynasty...” A little spray-painted, a little BBC, but a valuable, romantically alloyed document. This film is more than just a tribute to one man, but a tribute to the dwindling pragmatics of cinematography. There is an underlying, elegiac pathos here...

Time Out film“A fine and well-illustrated course...” McCall calls on Martin Scorsese, Kirk Douglas and Kathleen Byron among others to comment on Cardiff's inspirational work (which included a passionate amateur painting career and a dozen films as director) and gentlemanly demeanour...

Guardian“An affectionate, even adoring biography...” Cardiff is hardly an overlooked figure, but the esteem in which he's held by an entire generation of big-league film-makers is obvious, and we're treated to some of the tricks of the pre-digital-era cameraman's trade...

The Independent“A timely tribute to a great technician of movie-making...” Rambo: First Blood Part II is a surprise on the CV – yet he was still awarded an honorary Oscar in 2001. The man himself, twinkling as he reminisces before the camera, had another gift of notable rareness in his profession: humility...

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