Looking for an Icon movie poster

Looking for an Icon

May 9, 2007 0h 55m

Originally released in 2007. Looking for an Icon is a feature film. directed by Maaik Krijgsman. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Looking for an Icon examines the process by which photos become icons, revealing that once a photo is published, social forces are at work beyond the photographer's control. The film focuses on four World Press Photo winners, including Eddie Adams's 1968 photo of the public execution of a Viet Cong prisoner, an anonymous photographer's last image of Salvador Allende during the 1973 coup, Charlie Cole's 1989 photo of a lone student confronting tanks in Tiananmen Square, and David Turnley's 1991 photo of a grieving soldier during the first Gulf War.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 9, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 0h 55m 55 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Looking for an Icon about?

Looking for an Icon examines the process by which photos become icons, revealing that once a photo is published, social forces are at work beyond the photographer's control. The film focuses on fou...

Who directed Looking for an Icon?

Looking for an Icon was directed by Maaik Krijgsman.

How long is Looking for an Icon?

Looking for an Icon has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).

When was Looking for an Icon released?

Looking for an Icon was released on May 9, 2007 in theaters.