Documentary on Jerry Shatzberg Premieres at Venice Film Festival

A documentary by Pierre Filmon, 'Jerry Shatzberg, portrait paysage,' premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. The film focuses on the life and work of Jerry Shatzberg, an American photographer and filmmaker born in 1927 in the Bronx. Shatzberg began his career in portrait, fashion, and street photography before transitioning to cinema in the 1970s. His 1973 film 'Scarecrow' starring Al Pacino won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The documentary features a conversation between film critic Michel Ciment and Shatzberg, exploring his most memorable photographs, including portraits of Faye Dunaway, Edie Sedgwick, and Bob Dylan. One of his iconic shots is the cover of Dylan's album 'Blonde on Blonde.' Despite his success in fashion and film, Shatzberg considers street photography his first love, citing influences from his upbringing in the Grand Concourse among second-generation immigrants. The film highlights his unique ability to capture the soul of his subjects.