Philippe R. Doumic: The Photographic Treasures of French Cinema

Philippe Doumic took many portraits of the world of cinema for Unifrance in the 1960s, some of which have become iconic. His daughter pays tribute to him in a beautiful book, in an effort to ensure the continued recognition of a photographer who had long remained in the shadows.

This archival record of the work of Philippe René Doumic (1927–2013) reveals images that are at once personal, touching, and even astonishing. Born in Paris, the photographer worked for thirteen years, between 1957 and 1970, for Unifrance, taking mor...

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