Richard Lyford

A master of the lens and a pioneer of independent filmmaking, Richard Lyford was born in 1925 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was active in directing from 1948 to 1985, mostly working in documentary and adventure genres, with his most notable films including "As the Earth Turns" and the Oscar-winning documentary "The Titan: Story of Michelangelo". Lyford's authorial style was characterized by meticulous research, attention to detail, and a knack for capturing the essence of his subjects in an engaging and authentic way. In his quieter moments, Lyford was a man whose passion for storytelling was only matched by his love for the art of cinema itself.