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Camera Buff (1979)

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski · Cinematography by Jacek Petrycki

112 min65 frames

Drama

Filip buys an 8mm movie camera when his first child is born. Because it's the first camera in town, he's named official photographer by the local Party boss. His horizons widen when he is sent to regional film festivals with his first works but his focus on movie making also leads to domestic strife and philosophical dilemmas.

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Camera Buff (1979) movie still: closeup — A vintage 16mm film projector rests on a table in a darkened, dimly lit room. The equipment stands silent…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: wide — A block of gray concrete apartments with multiple windows features a yellow service truck parked. Several…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: closeup — A man stands outdoors in front of a light-colored stucco building with windows. He stares forward while…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: medium — A dark auditorium features rows of red plastic chairs and a painting on the wall. A man in a jacket shines…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: medium — A brown and white hawk sits in tall wild grass in a rural meadow. The bird holds its wings partially…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: medium — A man stands outside a window holding a small handheld camera to his eye. He is seen through the glass and…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: medium — An dimly lit interior workspace with muted walls and minimal background detail. Two men lean forward…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: closeup — An outdoor area at dusk features a woman against a blurred neutral background. The subject is framed in a…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: medium — Two men stand outdoors near blurred green trees under an overcast sky. One man listens to the other while…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: medium — An indoor space features a wall-mounted mirror partially broken and cracked at the edges. A man in a tan…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot of a man's profile against a white fabric curtain. The subject gazes past the camera while…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: closeup — A man stands behind a fogged glass panel or door. His face is partially obscured by the condensation on…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: closeup — An infant rests on white bedding inside a dark space. The subject stares upwards.Camera Buff (1979) movie still: closeup — A man stands in a dark room with his face illuminated from below. He stares forward, his features…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: wide — A multi-story hospital atrium features concrete pillars, wooden balustrades, and connecting staircases.…Camera Buff (1979) movie still: fullbody — A grassy outdoor area features a wooden swing set frame during bright daylight hours. One person stands…

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