Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank (1986)
A Portrait of Robert Frank
Presents an intimate view of four decades of the Swiss-born artist Robert Frank who has had an extraordinary influence on contemporary photography and filmmaking. This documentary which examines his life through his films and photographs, includes interviews with many of his collaborators and contemporaries. Written, directed and edited by Philip Brookman, Amy Brookman
Director: Amy Brookman, Philip Brookman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- Philip Brookman - Narrator (voice)
- Allen Ginsberg - Self
- Robert Frank - Self
- Rudy Wurlitzer - Self
- Louis Faurer - Self
- Elliott Erwitt - Self
- Emile de Antonio - Self
- Miles Forst - Self
- Sid Kaplan - Self
- John Szarkowski - Self
Screenplay
Music: Mary Lou Williams
Cinematography: Babette Mangolte
Editing: Philip Brookman, Amy Brookman
Production: KUHT Film Production
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Amy Brookman, Philip Brookman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank about?
- Presents an intimate view of four decades of the Swiss-born artist Robert Frank who has had an extraordinary influence on contemporary photography and filmmaking. This documentary which examines his life through his films and photographs, includes interviews with many of his collaborators and contemporaries. Written, directed and edited by Philip Brookman, Amy Brookman
- Who directed Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank?
- Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank was directed by Amy Brookman, Philip Brookman.
- Who stars in Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank?
- Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank stars Philip Brookman, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Frank, Rudy Wurlitzer, Louis Faurer, Elliott Erwitt.
- How long is Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank?
- Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank?
- Fire in the East: A Portrait of Robert Frank is a Documentary film.