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199544 minGdocumentary

The Third Eye

199544 minGdocumentary

Grete Stern and Ellen Auerbach, prominent photographers of the 20th century, faced significant challenges while shaping their artistic vision.

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Frieder Schlaich

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Grete Stern and Ellen Auerbach, prominent photographers of the 20th century, faced significant challenges while shaping their artistic vision.

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Grete Stern and Ellen Auerbach made significant contributions to photography in the 20th century. Their work combined artistic vision with personal experience. The film presents their lives, detailing their professional journeys and the challenges they faced. It captures their influence on the art world and highlights key moments in their careers. The documentary runs for 44 minutes and was released in 1995.

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