52docs / 25 - Taken too soo

Very sad to learn of the passing of photographer Martin Parr over the weekend.

Let’s raise a glass to his singular visions even though they often walked right up to the edge of discomfort.

The film is the first by Lee Shulman of The Anonymous Project and meanders along in agreeable fashion, much like Parr out on a walk to find moments to point his camera at.

This one is easy to watch in the UK on the iPlayer (free!) or via Dogwoof. Available in the US via AppleTV.

Trailer

In the interest of balance, here’s an extremely scathing review!

And if the absurdity of everyday (British) life is your thing I recommend following my pals Jan and Chris of The Caravan Gallery whose work was greatly admired by Mr Parr.