Stranger Than Us
"Camera Tripod Bicycle" is a documentary about Dublin fireman Leslie Crowe, who captured everyday life in Dublin from the late 1950s to the 1970s on his 8mm camera. "Camera Tripod Bicycle," directed b…
Stranger Than Us
"Camera Tripod Bicycle" is a documentary about Dublin fireman Leslie Crowe, who captured everyday life in Dublin from the late 1950s to the 1970s on his 8mm camera. "Camera Tripod Bicycle," directed by Nuala O'Connor, is a heartfelt documentary that honors the work of Dubliner and fireman Leslie Crowe, who meticulously captured life in Dublin on his 8mm Brownie camera from the late 1950s to the late 1970s. Through his films, Crowe documented the transformation of Dublin, showcasing the demolition of old structures and the rise of new suburbs like Coolock, Raheny, and Santry. Featuring insights from historians and Crowe's daughters, the film offers a unique glimpse into Irish family life and urban development across three pivotal decades.
Stranger Than Us
Drama
Film Details
"Camera Tripod Bicycle" is a documentary about Dublin fireman Leslie Crowe, who captured everyday life in Dublin from the late 1950s to the 1970s on his 8mm camera. "Camera Tripod Bicycle," directed by Nuala O'Connor, is a heartfelt documentary that honors the work of Dubliner and fireman Leslie Crowe, who meticulously captured life in Dublin on his 8mm Brownie camera from the late 1950s to the late 1970s. Through his films, Crowe documented the transformation of Dublin, showcasing the demolition of old structures and the rise of new suburbs like Coolock, Raheny, and Santry.
Featuring insights from historians and Crowe's daughters, the film offers a unique glimpse into Irish family life and urban development across three pivotal decades..