Robert Frank was a Swiss photographer and filmmaker, best known for his photographic book ‘The Americans’ (1958). The book received a lot of praise for its depiction of post-war America. Frank’s groundbreaking work in the book made him one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. His other popular books include ‘The Lines of My Hand (1972), ‘One Hour’ (1992), ‘Story Lines’ (2004), and ‘You Would’ (2012). He also directed a few successful documentaries and short films, such as ‘Pull My Daisy’ (1959), ‘Me and My Brother’ (1969), ‘Candy Mountain’ (1987) and ‘The Present’ (1996). His most known documentary till date remains to be ‘Cocksucker Blues’ (1972). Some of his unsuccessful projects include ‘Run’ (1989) and ‘Harry Smith at the Bresline Hotel’ (2018). He also appeared in the hit film ‘Second Century’ (1999). He continued making films and creating photos until his death in 2019. We have curated some of his quotes from his films, interviews, and general observations.
