Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn (2009)

In 1908, the French banker and philanthropist Albert Kahn launched one of the most ambitious projects in the history of photography. A pacifist, internationalist and utopian idealist, Kahn decided to use his private fortune to improve understanding between the nations of the world. To this end, he created what he called his Archive of the Planet. For the next two decades, he dispatched professional photographers to document the everyday lives of people in more than 50 countries all around the world. Kahn's wealth enabled him to supply his photographers with the most advanced camera technology available. They used the autochrome - the first user-friendly camera system capable of producing true-colour photographs.

Director: Fiona Cushley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

japan, photography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn about?
In 1908, the French banker and philanthropist Albert Kahn launched one of the most ambitious projects in the history of photography. A pacifist, internationalist and utopian idealist, Kahn decided to use his private fortune to improve understanding between the nations of the world. To this end, he created what he called his Archive of the Planet. For the next two decades, he dispatched professional photographers to document the everyday lives of people in more than 50 countries all around the world. Kahn's wealth enabled him to supply his photographers with the most advanced camera technology available. They used the autochrome - the first user-friendly camera system capable of producing true-colour photographs.
Who directed Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn?
Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn was directed by Fiona Cushley.
Who stars in Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn?
Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn stars Veronika Hyks.
How long is Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn?
Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn?
Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn is a Documentary film.
Where was Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn produced?
Japan in Colour - The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn was produced in United Kingdom.