Sky Arte to Air Documentary on Robert Doisneau by His Granddaughter
On Sunday, July 16, Sky Arte HD will broadcast the documentary "Robert Doisneau – La lente delle meraviglie," directed by the photographer's granddaughter Clémentine Deroudille, a writer, journalist, and editor. The film draws on a vast archive of unpublished images, interviews with friends and colleagues, and rare video footage to offer a comprehensive portrait of Doisneau, who died in 1994. Known for iconic shots like "The Kiss in Front of the Hôtel de Ville," Doisneau's humanistic approach to photography is explored, tracing his journey from youth in the French suburbs to international fame as the "portraitist of human happiness." The documentary is distributed by Wanted. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Documentary airs July 16 on Sky Arte HD
- Title: 'Robert Doisneau – La lente delle meraviglie'
- Directed by Clémentine Deroudille, Doisneau's granddaughter
- Features unpublished images, interviews, and rare video
- Doisneau died in 1994
- Known for 'The Kiss in Front of the Hôtel de Ville'
- Distributed by Wanted
- Sky Arte website powered by Artribune
Entities
Artists
- Robert Doisneau
- Clémentine Deroudille
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Wanted
- Artribune
Locations
- France
- Paris