Cameraperson (15)

Documentary

Exposing her role behind the camera, Kirsten Johnson reaches into the vast trove of footage she has shot over decades around the world. What emerges is a visually bold memoir and a revelatory interrogation of the power of the camera.

The critical consensus

Cameraperson is filled with striking shots of Guantanamo Bay, Tahrir Square, the World Trade Center and Wounded Knee Creek but is as much about ethics as aesthetics and builds into an inspirational reflection of Johnson's integrity and unwavering commitment to her art.

(*) Allan Hunter, The List, 23/01/2017

Kirsten Johnson’s unique project intercuts 20 years of personal and professional footage to form a bizarre, absorbing creation that often feels like a lucid dream.

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 26/01/2017

Confidently made, with a roaming spirit that makes it one of the most engaging films of the year.

Matthew Eng, Little White Lies, 27/01/2017

Documentary-maker Kirsten Johnson’s memoir of her experiences filming lets us see the world through her viewfinder.

(*) Wendy Ide, The Observer, 29/01/2017