The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography (HBO)

About The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography (HBO)

The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography is a fascinating documentary film by esteemed director Errol Morris featuring the life and work of Elsa Dorfman. The film showcases Dorfman, a gifted portrait photographer touched by the magic of Polaroid photography. This movie navigates through her works and the behind-the-scenes of her unique approach to portrait photography, capturing the essence of her subjects in the most beautiful and intimate ways.

Making / Production

Directed by Academy Award-winner Errol Morris, this movie takes an immersive exploration into Elsa Dorfman's life and her love for Polaroid portraits, portraying her interactions with her subjects and her delicate hand in the art of taking portraits. Produced by Steven Hathaway, Marie Savare, and Errol Morris, the movie is a rich visual narration released in 2017 on HBO.

Actors

• Elsa Dorfman: As Herself - Dorfman gives a remarkable self-portrayal in the movie, providing inspiring insights into her life and work as a portrait photographer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is one of the unique works of director Errol Morris, who is primarily known for his true-crime documentaries.
• Throughout her career, Elsa Dorfman used a giant Polaroid camera which is one of the few remaining ones in the world.

Quotes

• "I somehow was able to put people at ease, and people had a good time in my studio. And still do." - Elsa Dorfman

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie does not feature a conventional soundtrack, but the ambience and design sounds are curated by Blake Leyh.