Grain: Analog Renaissance
Grain: Analog Renaissance is a documentary that explores the stories of those committed to using film in modern day photography.
Genres
Overview
Today, the art world and beyond is obsessed with shooting analog. Whether it's a fashion house seeking to bring a new edge to their creative work, an amateur perusing eBay for the perfect vintage Polaroid, or an influencer attempting to capture a comforting retro aesthetic on social media, analog photography has piqued the interest of people everywhere. Is this resurgence a backlash against digital photography? Is it just a trend perpetuated by our desire for authenticity in an increasingly superficial world? Or is it something else entirely? Grain: Analog Renaissance is a documentary by Alex Contell and Tommaso Sacconi that explores the stories of those committed to using film in modern day photography.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
81 min
Release Date
2021-11-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7.5
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