2 months ago 04th Sep 13:37
A fascinating portrait of the life and work of the iconic American photographer, Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens is set for DVD release on 8 September 2008 courtesy of ICA Films. Directed by Annie’s sister Barbara Leibovitz, the film takes us on a journey of discovery in which a highly talented young art school student becomes the premiere photographer and chronicler of her generation.
Even if you haven’t heard of Annie Leibovitz, you’ll have seen her work. Often theatrical or provocative, her portrait shots retain the same resonance today as when they were first shot.
There’s the naked and heavily pregnant Demi Moore, Yoko Ono being cradled by a naked John Lennon, a shot that became unbelievably surreal having been taken just hours before he was shot by Mark Chapman, Bette Midler on a bed of vibrant red roses through to Whoopi Goldberg emerging from a bath filled with milk.
Almost as famous as the people she photographs, Annie’s own life has been private and protected. With a career spanning more than 30 years, her inspiration as a photographer grew out of her early years travelling with her father, an Air Force pilot, and large family.
Spending hours in cars, planes and trains meant Annie was continually viewing the world via framed windows, providing immense inspiration for her later years.
Starting out as a photo journalist for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 70s, Annie swiftly became chief photographer and a reporter of the hedonistic world that surrounded her.
Falling foul of the rampant drug culture of the era, Annie’s strength of spirit and strong family allowed her to get through this difficult phase, becoming a portrait artist at Vanity Fair.
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