Voom Portraits
Iconic artist and theater director Robert Wilson has created a series of video portraits of celebrities, ordinary people and animals called "VOOM Portraits." Known for his glacier-paced theatrical productions with Tom Waits and Lou Reed, Wilson's now bringing his aesthetic to a video format. The recent developments in HD technology have allowed Wilson to create something like a precise hybrid of still photography and motion pictures. Actors such as Brad Pitt (as a crazy person on the streets in the rain), Isabelle Huppert (as Greta Garbo), Steve Buscemi (as a mad butcher chewing gum on a variety show), Robert Downey Jr. (as a dreaming corpse in a Rembrandt painting), and Winona Ryder (as Winnie, the main female character in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days, buried up to her neck in sand) were asked to “think of nothing" and move slowly and steadily to collaborate in Wilson's vision of who they might be.
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Plot Summary
Voom Portraits is a documentary that explores the art and practice of portrait photography. It delves into the methods and philosophies of various photographers as they capture the essence of their subjects. The film offers insights into the creative process behind iconic images and the evolution of portraiture as an art form.
Critical Reception
As a niche documentary focused on photography, 'Voom Portraits' received limited mainstream critical attention. Reviews tend to highlight its value for aspiring photographers and art enthusiasts interested in the technical and conceptual aspects of portraiture. Its success is measured more by its contribution to the discourse within the photography community than by widespread audience appeal.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its in-depth look at photographic techniques.
- Seen as a valuable resource for students and professionals in photography.
- Some found it to be too narrowly focused for a general audience.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews and specific audience sentiments for 'Voom Portraits' is not readily available. The film appears to cater to a specialized audience interested in the art of photography.
Fun Fact
The documentary features interviews with several prominent photographers, offering a rare glimpse into their studios and creative processes.
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