Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful

A thoughtful, provocative portrait that lets glamorous women talk back, mixing admiration with unease about the male gaze.

Directed by

Gero von Boehm

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Helmut Newton, Isabella Rossellini, Grace Jones

Overview

Women were clearly at the core of legendary photographer Helmut Newton's work. The stars of his iconic portraits and fashion editorials – from Catherine Deneuve to Grace Jones, Charlotte Rampling to Isabella Rossellini – finally give their own interpretation of the life and work of this controversial genius. A portrait by the portrayed. Provocative, unconventional, subversive, his depiction of women still sparks the question: were they subjects or objects?

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, gender, celebrity, identity

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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