The untold story of a Legend
“Visionary photographer Philippe Halsman came to America as an unknown refugee, and quickly rose to the top of his field. Best known for his irreverent imagery, penetrating psychological portraits of celebrities, and collaborations with Salvador Dali, this film explores how a scandalous murder trial and imprisonment in his youth were the secret catalysts for his creative drive.”
“For me photography can be dead serious or great fun. Trying to capture the elusive truth with a camera is often frustrating toil; trying to create an image that does not exist, except in one’s imagination, is often an elating game.”
-Philippe Halsman
“Thank god I don’t know the rules of photography for if I did, I wouldn’t be creative. The photographer should be completely free to do it the way they want to.”
— Philippe Halsman
