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Robrt Capa on SBS

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:16 pm
by stubbsy
Did anyone catch the doco just finished on SBS? Robert Capa: The man who invented himself (looked like it was based on THIS book). Quite an interesting if not very glamorous biography (not many of his pics though since Magnum Images wouldn't agree to their use).

Re: Robrt Capa on SBS

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:57 pm
by joet
Yes, Peter, Chryssine and I watched and it seems the French company wouldn't pay Magnum for the use of the photos.
As you say, a gloomy view of his life, but I suspect that he was a troubled individual pursuing a negative outlook on life :(

His oft-quoted advice about moving closer for better images belies the dangers inherent for a war PJ :!:

Re: Robrt Capa on SBS

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:19 pm
by petermmc
I saw it today on SBS. Great Docco. Recommend to anyone.