Leica - A Century of Vision
One Hundred Years of Seeing
For 100 years, Leica has accompanied photographers as they documented the defining moments of their time. Through their unique perspectives, generations of images have shaped the way we understand history, culture and the world around us.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Reiner Holzemer, Leica – A Century of Vision celebrates this remarkable legacy through the voices of photographers whose work continues to inspire generations. Bringing together renowned contemporary photographers, legendary pioneers and rare archival material, the documentary offers a cinematic journey through one hundred years of photography.
More than a film about cameras, it is a film about seeing. About curiosity, observation and the enduring power of photography to connect us across time and place.
Watch the Official Trailer
Get a first glimpse of Leica – A Century of Vision and discover the stories, perspectives and images behind a documentary celebrating one hundred years of photography.
Visit the official Leica – A Century of Vision website to discover more about the documentary and follow its journey
beyond the cinema.
About Reiner Holzemer
The director and documentary film maker has been working with renowned artists – particularly from the fields of photography and fashion – since 1983. His films, Dries, about fashion designer Dries Van Noten, as well as Martin Margiela: In His Own Words, were shown at numerous international festivals, and sold to over 64 countries. In 2020, The Hollywood Reporter named Holzemer's film about Martin Margiela the Best Fashion Documentary Film of the Decade. In 2023, his biopic, Lars Eidinger – To Be or Not to Be, received the Gilde Film Award for Best Documentary Film. A year later, Thom Browne – The Man Who Tailors Dreams, about American fashion designer Thom Browne, premiered at the Doc NYC Festival.
In June 2025, Holzemer presented his latest documentary, Akris – Fashion with a Heritage, about Swiss fashion house Akris, at the Tribeca X Festival. In November of the same year, the film was honoured as Outstanding Fashion Documentary at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Also in 2025, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ newspaper) named Holzemer one of the 50 most influential Germans in the fashion world, placing him 15th in its ranking.
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"Photography has never been more powerful than it is today."
Luca Locatelli
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"Photography is a vocation. It's my way of trying to experience life."
Sarah M. Lee
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"Building trust is the most important element and knowing when not to take a picture."
Greg Williams
In Cinemas Across Germany from 12 November 2026
Leica – A Century of Vision will be released in selected cinemas across Germany from 12 November 2026.
Further information on participating cinemas and ticket availability will be announced soon.
