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Kirsten Johnson (born 1965) is an American documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. She is mostly known for her camera work on several well-known feature-length documentaries such as Citizenfour and The Oath.
Kirsten Johnson is a filmmaker who has won awards for her documentaries "Dick Johnson Is Dead" and "Cameraperson". She has also worked on films such as "Citizenfour", "The Invisible War" and "Farenheit 9/11".
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Kirsten Johnson is a director, cinematographer and Academy member who won an Emmy for her film "Dick Johnson is Dead". She also worked on "Cameraperson", "Citizen Four" and "Farenheit 9/11".
- October 12, 1965
Sep 28, 2020 · In her new film, Kirsten Johnson documents the loss of her father to dementia — while “killing” him over and over again.
- Theater Critic
Oct 3, 2020 · The filmmaker behind one of the best, most surreal documentaries of the year opens up about why she kept killing her aged father onscreen — and why the film is testament to their bond. Read the interview with Kirsten Johnson, who also directed Cameraperson, and see how she deals with grief and humor in her personal project.
- David Fear
Mar 9, 2021 · Kirsten Johnson, the director of the Oscar-shortlisted documentary, talks about her father's cognitive decline and how she used humor and cinema to cope with it. She shares her dream, her father's reaction, and the film's reception and impact.
Apr 16, 2022 · The Emmy and Sundance winner for "Dick Johnson Is Dead" shares her insights on filmmaking, ethics, and color at Visions du Reel festival. She also reveals her upcoming projects on Susan Sontag and camerapeople of the 21st century.
