Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

You might not recognize his name, but you’ll certainly know the late Jack Cardiff’s work: the psychological expressionism of Black Narcissus, the lush iconography of The Barefoot Contessa, the vibrant jungle-boogie sequences in The African Queen. Considered one of the greatest cinematographers ever to grace a soundstage, Cardiff set the standard for shooting in color, and you can almost forgive the conservative format of McCall’s BBC-ish biodoc once the clips start rushing in. Added attraction: You'll get to see one of Cardiff's efforts in full—Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's WWII tale, A Matter of Life and Death (1946).