Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures? (2013)
The incredible story of a mysterious nanny who died in 2009 leaving behind a secret hoard - thousands of stunning photographs. Never seen in her lifetime, they were found by chance in a Chicago storage locker and auctioned off cheaply. Now Vivian Maier has gone viral and her magical pictures sell for thousands of dollars. Vivian was a tough street photographer, a secret poet of suburbia. In life she was a recluse, a hoarder, spinning tall tales about her French roots. Presented by Alan Yentob, the film includes stories from those who knew her and those who revealed her astonishing work.
Director: Jill Nicholls
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 25, 2013
Cast
- Alan Yentob - Self
- Vivian Maier - Self (archival)
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jill Nicholls
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures? about?
- The incredible story of a mysterious nanny who died in 2009 leaving behind a secret hoard - thousands of stunning photographs. Never seen in her lifetime, they were found by chance in a Chicago storage locker and auctioned off cheaply. Now Vivian Maier has gone viral and her magical pictures sell for thousands of dollars. Vivian was a tough street photographer, a secret poet of suburbia. In life she was a recluse, a hoarder, spinning tall tales about her French roots. Presented by Alan Yentob, the film includes stories from those who knew her and those who revealed her astonishing work.
- Who directed Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures??
- Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures? was directed by Jill Nicholls.
- Who stars in Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures??
- Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures? stars Alan Yentob, Vivian Maier.
- How long is Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures??
- Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures? has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures??
- Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures? is a Documentary film.