Photography has always been my greatest source of inspiration, and this particular documentary had a profound impact on me. Salgado’s entire journey as a photographer and his work are absolutely captivating to watch. His unwavering dedication to capturing the beauty and horror of humanity is truly remarkable.

One of the greatest street photographers of our time, he has profoundly influenced my work. His vibrant colors, keen eye, and masterful framing have left a mark on me. I loved the opening scene of the documentary, which showcased his obsession to capture the perfect photograph.

I love the physicality of Pálmason’s films. The raw landscapes are like characters in his films and so integral to each of the stories. His timelapses are simply breathtaking. What a dedication it must have taken to create them! All of his films are worth watching.

What I really appreciate about this film is its stripped-down approach. The simplicity of its storyline, camera work, lighting, production design, and conversations. But in its simplicity, the film is incredibly accurate. So I was quite impressed by Spielmann’s work in this film.

One of my all time favorites and one of my favorite directors. All of his work is inspiring to me. The brutally honest way he approaches topics we don’t like to deal with. I still can’t believe this movie was all set up in a studio and storyboarded down to the smallest detail. It feels so real and intimate in the most devastating way.

A classic, but one I love to come back to time after time. It is just a feel good movie. So effortless, so simple, but playful, fun and charming. I always felt Mike Mills had this great ability to find the sweet spot, it never feels cheesy although it’s very sweet. His simple dolly approach always felt close to me and I love his playful elements of photos and drawings in some of his films.

Ulrich Seidl’s stories are always controversial, but the way he shoots his stories is really fun to me and inspired my take on framings and storytelling. All three parts of this series are great to watch. Paradies Liebe definitely my favorite.

It’s the story of my country, and there are countless films about the Nazi Regime and its terror. But Glazer approaches the topic differently, focusing on the banality of evil. I respect a lot he took on this very difficult topic in difficult times. To me it was terrible to watch, but in a “good”, important way. Conceptually and visually, it’s just like all of his films and commercials, just outstanding.

My friend Ben Loeb recommended me this one and it’s is such a beautiful weird story, which I thought about for a long time when I watched it. Documentaries can have this very unique power when you just let it unfold and go with the process. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin from Benjamin Ree is also really great I think.