Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020)

Name: Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Helmut Newton, Isabella Rossellini, Grace Jones, Charlotte Rampling, Anna Wintour

1h 33m Germany

Documentary

Plot

Helmut Newton's photography celebrated women, featuring iconic figures such as Catherine Deneuve, Grace Jones, Charlotte Rampling, and Isabella Rossellini. This documentary showcases these stars reflecting on their experiences and the impact of Newton's provocative, boundary-pushing work. As they share their insights, the film navigates the complexities of Newton's art, questioning whether his subjects were empowered icons or mere objects of fascination. Through their voices, a rich tapestry of admiration and critique unfolds, revealing the duality in the legacy of this controversial creative genius.

Cast

Helmut Newton Isabella Rossellini Grace Jones Charlotte Rampling Anna Wintour Claudia Schiffer Catherine Deneuve Sylvia Gobbel Marianne Faithfull Nadja Auermann Phyllis Posnick Hanna Schygulla Carla Sozzani Arja Töyrylä June Newton