A Shaded View on Fashion Film (ASVOFF)

SPECIAL GUEST: WILLIAM KLEIN

IN THE PRESENCE OF WILLIAM KLEIN,

ROSSY DE PALMA & CATHERINE BABA

Born in New York in 1928, trained as a painter, William Klein studied under

Fernand Léger. He became an influential and esteemed photographer noted for his

extensive use of unusual photographic techniques, but also the director of a

score of documentaries, feature films and over 250 television ads.

He has revolutionized fashion photography. He lives and works in Paris.

Feature film: WHO ARE YOU, POLLY MAGGOO? by William Klein

FR -1966 - drama - Starring: Dorothy McGowan, Jean Rochefort, Sami Frey – 102

min

Polly Maggoo is a Brooklyn-born model working in Paris. As she is called to

appear on a vapid TV news show “Qui êtes-vous?”, the Prince of Borodine

literally falls for her and begins pursuing her. Polly’s adventures reveal a

sublime parody of the fashion industry in the 60s.