The Spectre of Hope

The Spectre of Hope

2002 · 52 min · ★ 7.8 · Documentary

The Spectre of Hope is based on the latest work of photographer Sebastiao Salgado. Salgado spent 6 years traveling to over 40 countries, taking pictures of globalization and its consequences - most notably, the mass migrations of populations around the world. In the film, Salgado presents his remarkable photographs in conversation with John Berger.

Directed by Paul Carlin

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