Project Detail

The Spectre of Hope

Synopsis

The Spectre of Hope is a moving documentary about the present moment on our planet, based on the internationally renowned photographs of Sebastiao Salgado. Essential viewing for anyone concerned about the state of humanity at the start of the 21st century.

Details

Year
2002
Type of project
Features
Running time
52 mins
Format
Video
Director
Paul Carlin
Producer
Tim Robbins
Executive Producer
Tim Robbins
Editor
Paul Carlin
Screenwriter
W. John Berger, Sebastiao Salgado
Director of Photography
Jonathan Partridge
Sound
John Quinn
Composer
Daniel Jones
Principal cast
W. John Berger, Sebastiao Salgado

Production Status

Production Company

Minerva Picture Company Ltd

Contact: Paula Jalfon
6 Meard Street
London W1F 0EG
UK

T 00 44 (0)20 7439 4220

minervapic@aol.com

Sales Company

Minerva Picture Company Ltd

Contact: Paula Jalfon
6 Meard Street
London W1F 0EG
UK

T 00 44 (0)20 7439 4220

minervapic@aol.com

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