Chambre noire explained

Runtime:	50 minutes
Presenter:	Michel Tournier Albert Plécy
Country:	France
Language:	French
Num Episodes:	53
Network:	ORTF

Chambre noire was a French television show dedicated to photography. The show was broadcast between 1961 and 1969.^[1]

Premise

Chambre noire was presented by Michel Tournier and Albert Plécy.^[2] The show was directed by Claude Fayard.^[3] Each episode lasted between 28 and 40 minutes, where notable photographers were interviewed about the artform of photography which was illustrated with photographs and films.^[4] Fifty-three episodes were broadcast on channel ORTF, which were released on a monthly basis.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chambre noire. November 4, 1961. BnF Catalogue général (http:// catalogue.bnf.fr).
2. Web site: Les Rencontres d'Arles. www.museereattu.arles.fr.
3. Web site: Jean-Claude Gautrand : disparition d'un pionnier | Fisheye hors-série #6. September 24, 2019. Fisheye Magazine - Un magazine de photo contemporaine.
4. Web site: La photographie, l’autre passion de Michel Tournier. January 19, 2016. Le Monde.
5. Web site: La Chambre noire de Michel Tournier. Le Quotidien de l'Art.