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Roger Ballen

Born April 11, 1950 · New York City, New York, USA (age 76)

Roger Ballen is one of the most important photographers of his generation. He was born in New York in 1950 but for over 30 years he has lived and worked in South Africa. His work as a geologist took him out into the veldt and led him to take up his camera and explore the hidden world of small South African towns. At first he explored the empty streets in the glare of the midday sun but, once he ha…

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ZEF - The Story of Die AntwoordZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord · 2024
ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord
★ 7.22024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
South African producer / director JON DAY spent the last 5 years making a documentary about the mysterious rap-rave group, DIE ANTWOORD. Art directed by surrealist photographer, ROGER BALLEN. Narrated by NINJA & ¥O-LANDI'S daughter, 16 JONES.
Tommy Can't SleepTommy Can't Sleep · 2017
Tommy Can't Sleep
★ 1.02017
MovieHorrorMusic
Little Tommy unable to sleep and not comforted by his parents over that matter is invited by mysterious Rat Girl to go down the rat hole.
Roger Ballen - A Good Picture Comes from NowhereRoger Ballen - A Good Picture Comes from Nowhere · 2018
Roger Ballen - A Good Picture Comes from Nowhere
2018
MovieDocumentary
An American who has lived in South Africa for the past thirty years, Roger Ballen began his career as a geologist. He is now one of the most important and influential photographic artists of the 21st century.

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