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Joe Dilworth A Life In Stills

A Life in Stills is an intimate exploration of the life and photographs of Joe Dilworth, whose black-and-white photography immortalized the raw, unfiltered energy of the music scene in London & Berlin. Set against the evocative backdrop of Berlin, this documentary follows Dilworth as he reflects on his decades-long career, revisits iconic moments in his photographic journey, and shares insights into his process and philosophy.

Weaving together interviews, archival photographs, and atmospheric sequences of Berlin, the film paints a portrait of a city and an artist united by their resilience, creativity, and layered histories. From the solitude of his darkroom to the social vitality of his photo bookshop & studio, viewers witness the symbiotic relationship between a photographer and his vision, uncovering how the art of still photography can transcend time and place.

  • Peter Bromley
    Director
    Le Projet Familial
  • Joe Dilworth
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
  • Ranna McArdle
    Producer
    Calum Storrie: Drawing Etc
  • Denis McArdle
    Assistant
  • 1968 Film Group
    Production
    Phil Thomas Artist
  • Justine Beckett
    Editor
    Le Projet Familial
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 16, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English, German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • New York University
    New York
    May 31, 2026
    North American Premiere
  • Lichtblick-Kino Berlin
    Berlin
    May 30, 2026
    Berlin Premiere
  • Close-Up Film Centre
    London
    May 16, 2026
    London Premiere
Distribution Information
  • 1968 Film Group
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights, Video on Demand, Theatrical, Video / Disc
Director Biography - Peter Bromley

Calum Storrie: Drawing Etc 2023 60 Mins
Official Selection: Tokyo International Film Festival 2024
Official Selection: Cafe Oto Film Festival, London 2024
Screening: Birkbeck University of London, 2025

Carol Wyss - In Situ: Documentary 2022 50 Mins
Official Selection: South London Film Festival 2022
Official Selection: Venice Art Biennale: Liechtenstein Pavilion 2022
Official Selection: Kunstraum Engländerbau: Vaudz 2024

Le Projet Familial: Documentary 2020 50 Mins
Official Selection: Deptford X Arts Festival London 2019
Official Selection: Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival 2019
Official Selection: Ethnografilm Festival Paris 2020
Official Selection: Documentary Film Festival Croatia 2020
Official Selection: Ghent Viewpoint Documentary Film Festival 2020
Official Selection: Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
Awarded: Best Feature Documentary
Official Selection: New York Tri State Film Festival 2021
Awarded: Best Feature Documentary
Official Selection: Munich New Wave Film Festival 2021

Deux Hommes Dans Rouen: Documentary 2019 25 Mins

The Death Collector: 2016 10 mins

Various Songs: Pete Fij & Terry Bickers: Documentary 2014 60 mins
Official Selection: New British Film Festival Moscow 2014
Official Selection: Brighton Film Festival 2014
Official Selection: Sonar Music Festival Reykjavik 2015

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Director Statement

I'm a independent documentary filmmaker who specialises in observational storytelling.