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Finding Vivian Maier is the critically acclaimed documentary about a mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that were hidden in storage lockers and, discovered decades later, is now among the 20th century’s greatest photographers. Directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel, Maier’s strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never before seen photographs, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her. (Soda Pictures)
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A depressing and dramaturgically unmanaged band of shapeless heads, which uninterestingly speak of a rather interesting fate. Constructed according to the "I will impress you and you will give me an Oscar" midcult recipe. Maloof seems to think that with this documentary, he is helping Vivian Maier make history, but I think only her photographs can help her do that. Not this self-impressive school exercise...
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The film Finding Vivian Maier offered me exactly what I like in documentaries. I get to learn about an interesting life that I wouldn't have known about other than from this film. And that is the case with the introduction to Vivian Maier. It's interesting, a bit bizarre and peculiar, but it's also beautiful how everyone talks about her a little differently, how they present their memories. An image of one person is being created, with everyone having something different to say about her. The fact that she herself can't say anything only adds to the peculiarity of it all.
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