Director with technicians--Filming "Landammann Stauffacher" 1941

"Director with technicians--Filming "Landammann Stauffacher" is a 1941 photograph by Swiss-American photographer Robert Frank. The image depicts a film crew on set, capturing a candid moment of behind-the-scenes activity. Frank's signature observational style is evident in the photograph's focus on the technical details of filmmaking, showcasing the director and his technicians as they work together to create a cinematic vision. The image is a testament to Frank's interest in documenting everyday life and capturing the complexities of human interaction. The photograph, with its intimate scale of 5.5 x 5.5 cm, invites viewers to consider the processes and people involved in the creation of film, offering a glimpse into the world of filmmaking in the early 20th century.