Documentary backdrop image for Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge (1989)

Documentary backdrop image for Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge (1989)

198999 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Fashion Art History

Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge

198999 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

A camera crew follows Helmut Newton as he travels to Los Angeles, Paris, Monte-Carlo, and Berlin for various photo shoots.

Fashion Art History

Genres

Director

Synopsis

A camera crew follows Helmut Newton as he travels to Los Angeles, Paris, Monte-Carlo, and Berlin for various photo shoots.

People

Adrian Maben

Adrian Mabendirector

Adrian Maben

Adrian Mabenwriter

Helmut Newton

Helmut Newtoncast

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuvecast

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunawaycast

Synopsis

Helmut Newton stands in front of his camera, directing models during a photo shoot in Paris. The documentary follows the renowned fashion photographer as he travels from Los Angeles to Monte-Carlo and Berlin. Newton, known for his provocative images, shares insights about his artistic vision and creative process. The film also delves into his early life in Berlin, where he escaped from the Nazis in 1936, providing context to his influential career in photography.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Peter Lindbergh - the supermodel photographer (2019)

Peter Lindbergh - the supermodel photographer

Peter Lindbergh is considered the inventor of the supermodels, having shaped the fashion industry with his iconic black and white portraits.

Peter Lindbergh - the supermodel photographer

Calvin Klein - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel (2022)

Calvin Klein - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

Calvin Klein's influence on modern fashion is examined through insights from leading UK fashion writers and journalists, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions.

Calvin Klein - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

Karl Lagerfeld's Secrets: Fashion's Most Mysterious Genius (2026)

Karl Lagerfeld's Secrets: Fashion's Most Mysterious Genius

Karl Lagerfeld, the influential German fashion designer known for his signature ponytail and sunglasses, is portrayed through an intimate exploration of his life and career.

Karl Lagerfeld's Secrets: Fashion's Most Mysterious Genius

Calvin Klein: The Fashion Empire Built On Shock Factor (2026)

Calvin Klein: The Fashion Empire Built On Shock Factor

Calvin Klein revolutionized the fashion industry with provocative designs in men's and women's wear, jeans, and fragrances that challenged societal norms.

Calvin Klein: The Fashion Empire Built On Shock Factor

Lagerfeld, the Kaiser of Fashion (2024)

Lagerfeld, the Kaiser of Fashion

62 exquisite garments were presented at Karl Lagerfeld's final fashion show at the Grand Palais in Paris on January 22, 2019.

Lagerfeld, the Kaiser of Fashion

Karl Lagerfeld - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel (2022)

Karl Lagerfeld - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

Karl Lagerfeld's influence on 20th-century fashion is examined through insights from leading UK fashion writers and journalists.

Karl Lagerfeld - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

The Hidden Secret Of This Famous Fashion Photographer (2026)

The Hidden Secret Of This Famous Fashion Photographer

Mark, a charismatic fashion photographer in New York City, conceals his harsh reality of homelessness beneath a glamorous facade.

The Hidden Secret Of This Famous Fashion Photographer

The Dictator (2025)

The Dictator

Color footage from hidden archives reveals a vivid and unsettling portrayal of life in Hitler's Germany, capturing both public spectacles and private moments.

Who really is Karl Lagerfeld? An Intimate Portrait (2024)

Who really is Karl Lagerfeld? An Intimate Portrait

Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic German fashion designer known for his signature ponytail and sunglasses, is explored in an intimate portrait revealing the man behind his carefully crafted image.

Who really is Karl Lagerfeld? An Intimate Portrait

The Many Faces Of Rembrandt - Raiders of the Lost Art S02E03 - True Crime (2023)

The Many Faces Of Rembrandt - Raiders of the Lost Art S02E03 - True Crime

Rembrandt's artworks, created throughout his adult life, have been dispersed worldwide, each with its own unique history and significance.

The Many Faces Of Rembrandt - Raiders of the Lost Art S02E03 - True Crime

Angkor Wat Night Festival: Full Apsara performance of the Royal Ballet (2023)

Angkor Wat Night Festival: Full Apsara performance of the Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet's history begins in Angkor with the Apsara dancers and King Khumba's love story.

Angkor Wat Night Festival: Full Apsara performance of the Royal Ballet

Charles Matton - Maker of images (2021)

Charles Matton - Maker of images

Charles Matton exploits various mediums to intertwine life and creation in his art.

Charles Matton - Maker of images

Explore Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge

People Topics FAQ Stream

Browse more like this

Calvin Klein - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel (2022)

Calvin Klein - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

Calvin Klein's influence on modern fashion is examined through insights from leading UK fashion writers and journalists, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions.

Calvin Klein - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

No digital watch option in your country

Karl Lagerfeld's Secrets: Fashion's Most Mysterious Genius (2026)

Karl Lagerfeld's Secrets: Fashion's Most Mysterious Genius

Karl Lagerfeld, the influential German fashion designer known for his signature ponytail and sunglasses, is portrayed through an intimate exploration of his life and career.

Karl Lagerfeld's Secrets: Fashion's Most Mysterious Genius

No digital watch option in your country

Karl Lagerfeld - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel (2022)

Karl Lagerfeld - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

Karl Lagerfeld's influence on 20th-century fashion is examined through insights from leading UK fashion writers and journalists.

Karl Lagerfeld - Discovering Fashion - True Story Documentary Channel

No digital watch option in your country

The Hidden Secret Of This Famous Fashion Photographer (2026)

The Hidden Secret Of This Famous Fashion Photographer

Mark, a charismatic fashion photographer in New York City, conceals his harsh reality of homelessness beneath a glamorous facade.

The Hidden Secret Of This Famous Fashion Photographer

No digital watch option in your country

The Dictator (2025)

The Dictator

Color footage from hidden archives reveals a vivid and unsettling portrayal of life in Hitler's Germany, capturing both public spectacles and private moments.

No digital watch option in your country

Who really is Karl Lagerfeld? An Intimate Portrait (2024)

Who really is Karl Lagerfeld? An Intimate Portrait

Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic German fashion designer known for his signature ponytail and sunglasses, is explored in an intimate portrait revealing the man behind his carefully crafted image.

Who really is Karl Lagerfeld? An Intimate Portrait

No digital watch option in your country

The Many Faces Of Rembrandt - Raiders of the Lost Art S02E03 - True Crime (2023)

The Many Faces Of Rembrandt - Raiders of the Lost Art S02E03 - True Crime

Rembrandt's artworks, created throughout his adult life, have been dispersed worldwide, each with its own unique history and significance.

The Many Faces Of Rembrandt - Raiders of the Lost Art S02E03 - True Crime

No digital watch option in your country

Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020)

Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful

2020•1h33m•★6.2TMDB

Four iconic women from fashion and film share their experiences with photographer Helmut Newton in a 93-minute examination of his controversial work.

Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful

Nude (2017)

Nude

2017•1h29m•★9.3TMDB

Twelve female models from various countries are selected for a fine art nude calendar project inspired by Pirelli's iconic photography.

In and Out of Fashion (1998)

In and Out of Fashion

1998•1h28m•★6.8TMDB

William Klein, an influential American photographer in Paris, redefined fashion photography through his innovative artistic contributions and unique vision.

In and Out of Fashion

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016)

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016•1h45m•★6.9TMDB

Robert Mapplethorpe's provocative photography is examined through interviews with Fran Lebowitz and Debbie Harry, focusing on sexuality and artistic reception.

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

About Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012)

About Face: Supermodels Then and Now

2012•1h15m•★4.8TMDB

Fifty years of fashion evolution are discussed by Calvin Klein and Eileen Ford, alongside interviews with renowned models reflecting on beauty standards.

About Face: Supermodels Then and Now

Bert Stern - Original Madman (2011)

Bert Stern - Original Madman

2011•1h33m•★7.6TMDB

Over 90 minutes, Bert Stern's life story reveals his influence on celebrity photography and modern advertising through iconic images of stars like Marilyn Monroe and Twiggy.

Bert Stern - Original Madman

Peter Lindbergh - Women's Stories (2019)

Peter Lindbergh - Women's Stories

2019•1h53m•★5.5TMDB

Iconic black-and-white photography by Peter Lindbergh features personal interviews with models and actresses, including Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.

Peter Lindbergh - Women's Stories

The Incomparable Rose Hartman (2016)

The Incomparable Rose Hartman

2016•1h10m•★5.0TMDB

Rose Hartman’s photography documents New York City's nightlife and fashion, featuring notable figures from Studio 54 and other iconic venues.

The Incomparable Rose Hartman

Lights from Afar (1998)

Lights from Afar

1998•1h39m•★10.0TMDB

Robert Paris returns to Berlin after the fall of the Wall, grappling with identity and cultural shifts while reigniting his passion for photography in India.

Lights from Afar

Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra (1987)

Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra

1987•52m•★10.0TMDB

Ana Mendieta, a Cuban-born American artist, is explored through her performances, earthworks, and feminist political consciousness in this documentary directed by Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz.

Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra

The Most Beautiful Women In Paris (2005)

The Most Beautiful Women In Paris

2005•1h21m•★10.0TMDB

Hervé Lewis captures the artistry of photography in Paris through a series of black and white images that highlight femininity and composition.

The Most Beautiful Women In Paris

SWK4 (1993)

SWK4

1993•33m•★9.5TMDB

José de Almada Negreiros, a Futurist artist, articulates his philosophy on identity and self-perception through his work in this exploration of his artistic vision.

Browse more by Adrian Maben

View all films →

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii

1972

Chit Chat with Oysters (2013)

Chit Chat with Oysters

2013

Paul Delvaux: The Sleepwalker of Saint Idesbald (1987)

Paul Delvaux: The Sleepwalker of Saint Idesbald

1987

Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death (2011)

Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death

2011

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →