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Water and Sugar: Carlo Di Palma, the Colours of Life

Play trailer Poster for Water and Sugar: Carlo Di Palma, the Colours of Life 2017,  1h 30m,  Documentary/ Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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The life and work of the Italian cinematographer.

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Danny King Village Voice Jul 27, 2017
Water and Sugar misses the mark. Instead of close readings, or even just a clean, simple biographical sketch, the movie proceeds rather like a celebrity version of Guess Who? Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Jul 23, 2017
2/5
Well intentioned and reverential but it feels like a tombstone for the oeuvre of a man whose photography was vividly, mercurially alive. Go to Full Review
Courteney Tan Little White Lies Jul 21, 2017
3/5
This documentary will inspire you to invest in an decent camera. Go to Full Review
Robert Koehler Cinema Scope Sep 30, 2017
There's no excuse making a poor film on the life and work of one of cinema's greatest cinematographers. Go to Full Review
Daniel Eagan Film Journal International Jul 28, 2017
Despite its shortcomings, Water and Sugar is an affectionate and worthwhile introduction to [Carlo Di Palma's] life and work. Go to Full Review
Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Jul 24, 2017
3/5
It's a film of civilised chats with various cinematic notables, including Allen, all sedately conducted by Di Palma's widow, Adriana Chiesa. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Fariborz Kamkari

Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

Self

Christian De Sica

Self

Ken Loach

Self

Michele Placido

Self

Francesco Rosi

Self

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Water and Sugar: Carlo Di Palma, the Colours of Life

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Movie Info

Synopsis The life and work of the Italian cinematographer.
Director
Fariborz Kamkari
Producer
Adriana Chiesa DiPalma
Production Co
RAI Cinema
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2019
Runtime
1h 30m
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