John Spotton
- Métier
- Camera
- Naissance
- 8 août 1927
- Lieu de naissance
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Décès
- 3 mars 1991
Biographie
John Spotton was a Canadian filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor associated with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). He played a pivotal role in developing the Direct Cinema movement, contributing to documentaries that emphasized naturalistic and unobtrusive filming techniques. Spotton's notable works include Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965), a documentary capturing the making of Keaton's short film The Railrodder, and Memorandum (1965), which explores the Holocaust's impact on survivors. His contributions significantly influenced documentary filmmaking in Canada and beyond.
Films réalisés par John Spotton
- Avec Buster Keaton 1965 · ★ 7.3
- Memorandum 1967 · ★ 7.3
- Never a Backward Step 1966 · ★ 9.0
- A Pinto for the Prince 1979 · ★ 9.0