# Finding Vivian Maier (2014)

> A visually absorbing documentary traces how John Maloof’s accidental purchase revealed Vivian Maier as a major, fiercely private photographer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/102128

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: John Maloof, Charlie Siskel
- Cast: Vivian Maier, John Maloof, Daniel Arnaud, Simon Amédé, Maren Baylaender, Eula Biss, Bindy Bitterman, Roger Carlson
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2714900/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: curious, intimate, thought-provoking, documentary night, photography study

## Synopsis

A hidden genius emerges from the shadows of obscurity, revealing a world of stunning artistry.

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