Review of Bill Cunningham New York (2011) by Patryk C — 02 Nov 2012
One of the most light-hearted and heartwarming documentaries of the decade. It's a story about an enormously happy and friendly man who just happens to be one of the most distinguished personas in the fashion industry.
Surprisingly enough, Bill Cunningham isn't just another one of the many snobbish people who only take interest in wearing expensive clothes, eating in high-end restaurants and spending all days talking about material matters in the company of other supercilious characters.
No, he's a normal guy who loves taking pictures of beautiful clothes. He's a fashion photographer for the New York Times, and his daily routine consists of riding on a bike to many spots in the city and finding natural beauty on the streets.
He is a true pioneer in the street style society and a guru for many of the regular folks strolling around town in their own carefully-invented creations. This film is an homage to his work and to his gigantic love of life and his work.
It also shows how one happy 80-year old man is able to restrain from many human urges and penetrate the city with his camera, making regular on-street photos look like true works of art.
This review of Bill Cunningham New York (2011) was written by Patryk C on 02 Nov 2012.
Bill Cunningham New York has generally received very positive reviews.
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