Bill cunningham new york is a 2010 documentary film directed by richard press and produced by philip gefter. The ink was barely dry on the obituaries for new york times photographer bill cunningham when. Bill cunningham new york is distributed by zeitgeist films and was released in theaters on march 16, 2011. Bill cunningham new york the name of the film is simply fascinating, spotless, and just like the. After 50 years of cycling the streets of the big apple with his camera, snapping the great, the good and the stylish, bill cunningham is now in front of the lens in this loving and intimate. Video archive for the film bill cunningham new york, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2011. Mar 17, 2012 bill cunningham photographs women during new york fashion week 2010 in a scene from bill cunningham new york. New york times photographer bill cunningham died saturday at the age of 87. For decades, the schwinnriding bill cunningham, cultural anthropologist, has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends an. Richard press, left, director of bill cunningham new york, and philip gefter, the producer, at the opening of current exhibit, celebrating bill cunningham, at the new york historical society, a show of artifacts from bills past.
You might still enjoy bill cunningham new york, because here is a good and joyous man who leads a life that is perfect for him, and how many people do we meet like that. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Mar 16, 2011 a few moments into the film bill cunningham new york, its subject the legendary streetfashion photographer and society chronicler for the new york times is seen darting into the maw. Documenting uptown fixtures wintour, tom wolfe, brooke astor, david rockefellerwho all appear in the film out of their love for bill, downtown eccentrics and everyone in between, cunningham s enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk as an expression of time, place and individual flair. Bill cunningham is an old man who is obsessively interested in taking photographs to document the way people dress, a new york times photographer who has two columns in the style section, but nobody knows who he is.
Oct 10, 2011 published on oct 10, 2011 we all get dressed for bill, says vogue editrix anna wintour. Bill cunningham new york 2011 official trailer youtube. Bill cunningham photographs women during new york fashion week 2010 in a scene from bill cunningham new york. Nel documentario, oltre alla partecipazione di cunningham stesso, troviamo i contributi, tra gli altri, di anna wintour, tom wolfe, david rockefeller.
B ill cunningham is a dedicated photographer of fashion, now in his 80s, who lives in. For decades, this schwinnriding cultural anthropologist has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends. On or about december 31, 1969 the film was in completed status. Bill cunningham new york and project nim make the oscar shortlist for best documentary feature. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. By directed by richard press, produced by philip gefter march 16, 2011. Well before bill cunningham became famous for his candid fashion photographs taken around the streets of new york for the times, he was already. This fascinating documentary about famed photographer bill cunningham features interviews with vogue editor anna wintour, author tom wolfe and new york times publisher arthur sulzberger jr. Bill cunningham new york 2011 movie theaters moviefone. Richard press, left, director of bill cunningham new york, and philip gefter, the producer, at the opening of current exhibit, celebrating bill cunningham, at the new york historical society, a show of artifacts from bill s past hats he designed, letters, mementos, etc. This movie made me happy every moment i was watching it. Bill cunningham in bill cunningham new york 2011 though he is in his early 80s, new york times photographer bill cunningham can, daily, be seen riding his bike around new york city, wearing his trademark blue jacket, snapping pictures of fashionable new yorkers going about their business. Every day of his life he still pedals around manhattan on his bicycle, taking photographs of what people are wearing. Zeitgeist films bill cunningham new york the trailer.
It doesnt matter if you care nothing at all about clothing, fashion or photography. If you want to download the film itself it is now available on itunes. Bill cunningham new york letterboxd your life in film. Bill cunningham, one of the mainstays of the new york times, has been a contributor to the renowned newspaper for many decades. Mar 16, 2011 bill cunningham new york 2010 out of 4 nice documentary cover photographer bill cunningham who rides around new york city on his bicycle taking pictures of everyone from your average person on the street to some higher known people. Hes also an incurable and eccentric chronicler of fashion. Journalism on screen is an ongoing series combining films that explore the. The ink was barely dry on the obituaries for new york times photographer bill cunningham when the lobbying began. Cunningham s work has been a longtime fixture in the new york times. In turn, bill cunningham new york is a delicate, funny and. That is because the subject matter of the film, bill cunningham, was such a supreme person and artist, that. I watched this movie hoping to see some inspiring new york street fashion, but this film is less about the fashion, and more about bills passion for it. We all get dressed for bill, says vogue editrix anna wintour.
See the acclaimed documentary, bill cunningham new york, about the celebrated. Documenting uptown fixtures wintour, tom wolfe, brooke astor, david rockefellerwho all appear in the film out of their love for bill, downtown eccentrics and everyone in between, cunninghams enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk as an expression of time, place and individual flair. The documentary follows cunningham through the streets of manhattan at all hours of the day and night. Sep 30, 2011 the film, bill cunningham new york, released march 16th 2011, paints an intriguing portrait of bills life.
In turn, bill cunningham new york is a delicate, funny and often poignant portrait of a dedicated artist whose only wealth was his own humanity and unassuming grace. A few moments into the film bill cunningham new york, its subject the legendary streetfashion photographer and society chronicler for the. Bill cunningham new york is a 2010 documentary film directed by. Theres already buzz about bill cunninghams replacement.
Bill cunningham new york a film by richard press zeitgeist films. Bill cunningham is an old man who is obsessively interested in taking photographs to document the way people dress, a new york times photographer who has two columns in. If you cant see the trailer you will need to install the latest version of quicktime. This is about the unusual and devoted new york fashion photographer bill cunningham. Directed by richard press, the documentary film chronicles the work of bill cunningham, the the new york times photographer famous for his. Do not make the mistake of calling bill cunningham a fashion photographer. Zeitgeist films bill cunningham new york a film by. Mar 14, 2011 directed by richard press, the documentary film chronicles the work of bill cunningham, the the new york times photographer famous for his weekly photo column, blue smocks, quicksnap photography. Roger ebert on bill cunningham new york in the documentary bill cunningham new york, bill celebrates his 80th birthday.
Bill cunningham new york brattle theatre film notes. Bill cunningham new york rarely has anyone embodied contradictions as happily and harmoniously as octogenarian new york times photographer bill cunningham. A simply shot documentary, but its subject is anything but plain, as cunningham oozes the energy of a 21yearold just starting their career in the hustle and bustle of the big city. Bill cunningham new york was an arthouse hit in the spring of 2011. Everything you need to know about bill cunningham new york. Brooke astor and david rockefellerwho all appear in the film out of their love. To start, hes an enigmatic octogenarian and fixture of the streets of new york. Director richard press on the making of bill cunningham new york. The citys cliched but classic arbiters of style all appear here. Director richard press on the making of bill cunningham. Rent bill cunningham new york 2010 starring bill cunningham and carmen dellorefice on dvd and bluray. Jan 24, 2012 after 50 years of cycling the streets of the big apple with his camera, snapping the great, the good and the stylish, bill cunningham is now in front of the lens in this loving and intimate. Bill cunningham new york 2010 directed by richard press.
Bill cunningham new york downloads zeitgeist films. This documentary gives those of us outside of new york city a small glimpse into the world of fashion. The film, bill cunningham new york, released march 16th 2011, paints an intriguing portrait of bills life. These days, you can find him featured in big spreads in the new york times, whose publisher, arthur sulzberger, was among the attendees at his birthday party. We follow bill as he rides around the city, working on the streets and in his office and we also learn. Rent bill cunningham new york 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd. Bill cunningham is a fashion photographer, but unlike most in his profession, he rarely spends a day in a photo studio. Bill cunningham new york was an official selection at the 2010 silverdocs documentary film festival. The famously elusive new york times fashion photographer allowed filmmakers to. It offers a relatively nofrills, yet highly personal, portrait of the life of renowned 80yearold new york times fashion photographer bill cunningham and his work. Bill cunningham rugby union 18741927, new zealand rugby union player bill cunningham footballer, irish international footballer active in the 1890s bill cunningham infielder 18861946, former professional baseball infielder bill cunningham outfielder 18941953, former professional baseball outfielder. Bill cunningham new york by richard press richard press.
Rent bill cunningham new york 2010 on dvd and bluray. A day in the life of the timess 82yearold bicyclebound fashion and society photographer. Tom wolfe, of new journalism fame, known for his white suits. Whether you know the name bill cunningham or not, theres something here for everyone to enjoy. This fantastic film celebrates a true new york icon. Mar 16, 2011 video archive for the film bill cunningham new york, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2011. A profile of the noted and extraordinarily cheerful veteran new york city fashion photographer. Bill cunningham new york and project nim are among the 15 documentary features to advance in the category for the 84th academy awards. Anna wintour, editor of vogue and the subject of 2009s slightly less intriguing documentary, the september issue. Filmmaker richard press offers a look into the life and art of this influential and enigmatic figure in the documentary bill cunningham new york, which follows him as he works and tries to reveal what makes this unique artist tick. Documenting uptown fixtures wintour, tom wolfe, brooke astor, david rockefellerwho all appear in the film out of their love for bill, downtown. Bill cunninghams playful photographs of 1970s new york. Bill cunningham is a nationallyrecognized broadcaster, attorney and a business entrepreneur.
Bill cunningham new york 2010 out of 4 nice documentary cover photographer bill cunningham who rides around new york city on his bicycle taking pictures of everyone from your average person on the street to some higher known people. With bill cunningham, anna wintour, michael kors, editta sherman. He rides his push bike through the streets of new york before chaining it to a lamppost, this is because hes had 27 stolen. F1 racing documentary senna is the very first sports film aimed at art. Camera aside, part of what made cunningham such an extraordinary person was the fact that he saw us, just as he saw women and all those others. Bill is a small elderly man now 86 who carries a nikon film camera round his neck.
Published on oct 10, 2011 we all get dressed for bill, says vogue editrix anna wintour. Bill cunningham new york is also about new york hence the lack of punctuation in the title. New york times executive editor dean baquet discusses his life and his nearly 40 years of work for the paper. Bill cunningham new york e il film sul fotografo ormai ottantenne del new york times, che da oltre quarantanni ritrae nelle sue due colonne on the street e evening hours le tendenze della moda nella grande mela.
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