Henri Cartier-Bresson

Born: 1908-08-22

Birthplace: Chanteloup-en-Brie, France

Biography

Henri Cartier-Bresson (22 August 1908 – 3 August 2004) was a French artist and humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography, and an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography, and viewed photography as capturing a decisive moment.

Known For

The Rules of the Game
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye
A Day in the Country
Just Plain Love
Reunion
Lest We Forget
Ettore Sottsass - Der Sinn der Dinge
Life Is Ours
Southern Exposures
Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle Époque to World War II

Top Movie Credits

The Rules of the Game First Assistant Director
A Day in the Country Second Assistant Director
Reunion Director
Lest We Forget Self - Narrator (segment "Pour Mamadou Bâ, Mauritanie")
Southern Exposures Cinematography