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Cast & Crew

Christian Frei
Director
Christiane Amanpour
As Chief International Correspondent CNN
Denis O'Neill
As Jim's Best Friend
James Nachtwey
As Photographer
Hans-Hermann Klare
As Foreign Editor STERN Magazine
Des Wright
As Cameraman REUTERS
Christiane Breustedt
As Editor in Chief GEO SAISON Magazine
Arvo Pärt
Composer

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War Photographer is a documentary that delves into the life and work of James Nachtwey, widely considered the greatest war photographer of our time. The film follows Nachtwey as he captures the most iconic images of war and conflict in various parts of the world. Through his lens, we witness the human cost of war, the suffering, the violence, and the chaos. But we also see a man struggling with his own doubts and fears, questioning his role as a photographer in the midst of such turmoil. Is he a mere observer, or does he have a responsibility to intervene? The documentary raises important questions about the ethics of war reporting and the toll it takes on those who witness it firsthand. With unprecedented access to Nachtwey's work and personal life, War Photographer offers a unique and intimate portrayal of one of the most courageous and influential photographers of our time.

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War Photographer was released in theaters on November 1, 2001.