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200771 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Le corps sublime

200771 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Francesca Woodman took her own life at the age of 22 in 1981, leaving behind a body of work that gained recognition through numerous exhibitions.

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Jerome de Missolz

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Francesca Woodman took her own life at the age of 22 in 1981, leaving behind a body of work that gained recognition through numerous exhibitions.

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Jerome de Missolzdirector

Jerome de Missolzwriter

Caroline Baehr

Caroline Baehrcast

Lou Castel

Florence Denou

Florence Denoucast

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Francesca Woodman, an American photographer born in 1958, created a body of work that continues to captivate audiences. Her black-and-white photographs often feature herself and female models in vulnerable, nude poses, blending with their surroundings. Woodman's innovative use of long exposure times gives her images a dreamlike quality. She took her own life at 22 in 1981. Since then, her art has gained recognition through numerous exhibitions and publications, solidifying her legacy in the world of photography.

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