Movie

Bending the Light

★ 3.5(2)20141h 0m

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Director: Michael Apted
Release date: 2014-08-03
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Japan

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About Bending the Light

Bending the Light is a 2014 movie in the Documentary and Family genres, directed by Michael Apted, starring Michael Apted, Stephen Goldblatt and Greg Gorman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bending the Light in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

From 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.