Pierre BOULAT (1924-1998) - Lot 84

Pierre BOULAT (1924-1998) Frederico Fellini on the set of "Juliet of the Spirits", 1964, Cinecittà Roma Vintage silver print On the back, titled, signed and justified 1/5 in pencil Dimensions including margins: 30.5 x 23.5 cm Note: Pierre Boulat (1924-1998) is a major figure in photojournalism and portraiture, renowned for his privileged access to the worlds of cinema, politics and culture. His vision is distinguished by great discretion and a rare ability to capture moments of truth, far removed from posing and official representation. He favors the lived moment, revealing the backstage tension and concentration that precede the creative act. In this photograph of Federico Fellini on the set of Juliet of the Spirits (1964, Cinecittà, Rome), Boulat captures the backstage: a space for work, reflection and set-up. The composition, dominated by structures, scales and technical devices, underlines the artisanal dimension of cinema and the solitude of the creator at the heart of the set-up. This vintage silver print, signed and justified 1/5, possesses a rare documentary and aesthetic power, offering a precious testimony to the history of cinema and the intimacy of the creative gesture.