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Open Q&A with Director Christian Frei

About the making of “War Photographer" and James Nachtwey’s work

People sitting in an exhibition hall watching a movie

Join us for an open conversation with acclaimed director Christian Frei, whose documentary War Photographer (2001) is currently presented as part of the exhibition Memoria by James Nachtwey.

Christian Frei followed Nachtwey – one of the most influential photojournalists of our time – closely through war zones while making this documentary. During this Q&A, he shares personal insights of that encounter and answers your questions (in English and German) on topics such as ethics, storytelling, and the importance of bearing witness.

Discover what it means to witness conflict firsthand and the profound impact this experience had on both of their personal lives.

The film (OV bilingual English/German, subtitled where required, 92 min.) consists of several sequences and runs on loop for the duration of the exhibition. With your ticket you are welcome to watch it before or after the Q&A, as well as explore all other exhibitions the whole day.

About the director

Born in 1959, Christian Frei is one of Switzerland’s most internationally renowned and acclaimed directors. War Photographer (2001) was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 74th Academy Awards. The Giant Buddhas (2005), Space Tourists (2009), and Genesis 2.0 (2018) were screened in competition at the Sundance Film Festival, where he won the World Cinema Directing Award in 2010. His films are considered to be humanistic and universal, as much as subtle and insistent.