Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters

Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters
Country: USA
Director: Ben Shapiro
An acclaimed photographer with the eye of a filmmaker, Gregory Crewdson has created some of the most gorgeously haunting pictures in the history of the medium. His meticulously composed, large-scale images are stunning narratives of small-town American life – moviescapes crystallized into a single frame. Staged with crews that rival many feature film productions, it's no surprise that Crewdson takes inspiration from the worlds of Alfred Hitchcock, David Lynch and Diane Arbus. His imagery has also infiltrated pop culture, including Six Feet Under ads and Yo La Tengo's album art. This riveting film, shot over a decade, lays bare the artist’s process. (2012; 77 min) Preceded by Victoria, by Olivia Ciummo.