As a fan of photography in general I wanted to like this documentary. There was a 2020 documentary called An Impossible Project that did a much better job of celebrating all things analogue. It was more personal with a mix of history, chemistry and comedy.
This movie just felt like a cobbling of film enthusiast photographers. I didn't feel any connection to any of them outside of one or two. There is no history lesson or big revelations or even useful information. Ok well now I know there are community dark rooms in my area that I can rent time to do my own film developed.
The photographers mainly shared why they love film vs digital but that is not enough. Monet can explain in over 2 hours why he loved using a particular paint brush but the brush isn't what made Monet great.
I came away shrugging my shoulders and will forget much of this movie. But I still remember the previously mentioned documentary now 3 years later.
Plot summary
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.
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March 07, 2023 at 05:40 AM