Don McCullin on war, humanity and journalism today

Don McCullin, the legendary photographer behind some of the most iconic images of our time, speaks to Christiane Amanpour about his amazing life and career.

[@ianlaker9161]

This man is my absolute photographer hero from the perspective of a 58 year old Graphic Designer and stock photographer who learnt his craft while at art school in the 70s. I could listen to his wisdom for ever. What a man.

[@MadderMel]

He's a great man and photographer , the way he covered the human suffering of war , I think it's affected him very deeply .

[@ImStayGold42]

This interview is so great! I so admire McCullin.

[@Spreadthep0sitive]

Wow. That was a hell of an interview.

[@mrstandfast2212]

A lifetime spent seeing the worst and yet retaining his ordainariness. Significant comments about narcissism in the media are so relevant. His refusal to embrace plaudits are a indication of his own self awareness, as opposed to all those in the media eye who yearn for fame or celebrity for what are the most trivial of reasons and supposed accomplishments. This fellow has walked the walk and is in his humility an inspiration.

[@peterhall728]

What an absolute Gent. And as a photographer, unparalleled. His images are so stunning .

[@PeteWoronowski]

Amazing man and an amazing photographer. Thank you for sharing this.

[@iaincphotography6051]

In his own way, he still is one of the governors. Thank you for your great work and the inspiration it gave to many new photographers.

[@m42tyn]

recently saw his exhibtion at the tate (april-19) and saw him being interviewed by Fergal Keane. He is inspirational as a photographer but above that he has a wonderful outlook on life and the challenges humanity faces. Great man. Could listen to him for hours.

[@AlfredoFerreiraJr]

A great interview, by a great journalist, to a great photojournalist.

[@MadderMel]

All his photography is stunning , not just the wars !

[@mohammadashrafkhokhar5678]

great man.brilliant photographer.his nikon f is a classic camera.that also saved his life.i will never forget him as long as i live.

[@discojelly]

I have that exact camera! Its one of my favorite film cameras! Yes those things are built to last! I love this man's work, a photographic legend!

[@nickreid5939]

I have a Nikon D4....built for war

[@chathamabs2011]

Its amazing the Thatcher government vetoed his proposed assignment to cover the Falklands war. Perhaps the government feared a Vietnam war style home rebellion like in the U.S. I think Don said the war in the South Atlantic was poorly covered from a journalistic point of view. It must seem very hollow to get accolades after his experiences but though he doesn't think he made any difference I think he has. Its on record what war does, now for us all to see. Its come at great cost to him but I am thankful for people that do take the risk to show unbiased facts. Thank you for uploading this clip.

[@nothingness.emptiness]

This man is speaking the truths of the world.

[@dotnationtv8047]

Champion the freedom of the starving biafran children you saw with your eyes and God will greatly reward you sir!

[@blackcountrywalker]

We need someone or a group like the old photographers and the old photojournalists to give unspoken victims in this world a voice even if his means expoiting their sorrow. A lot of the issues are still with us even to this day and people and the media have hidden these issues with lifestyle and consumerism media content purley because they can't face the truth and the true horrors that exist in this world.

[@wylie_photo]

I wonder what went through her mind that night after getting a brief insight into the horrors that he has experienced. Great interview, she looked in awe at times - I know I would be!

[@DivingDirt]

She is a war correspondent herself. She has seen enough to understand.

[@beaucorr2561]

Don McCullin = A-1 geezer!!!

[@wolmandbaker6858]

I have just finished his autobiography the "Unreasonable behaviour". He is an admirable human being, whose life work and message went straight over the head of the British and by extention the Western public. His message is simple: "Stop all wars. The innocents suffer." Nobody listened.

[@tjmanou6422]

5:10 as soon as he mentioned how self-centered mainstream media is they edit that out.

[@rsimko]

what a legend

[@robertbutts9835]

I always wanted to be a photographer in combat or despite situations.. I am a Canadian documentary photographer.. And he is an amazing photographer.. Is he a part of Magnum..?

[@IanDocherty335]

No.

[@MrLemon-vt4ky]

The fact that this guy didn't get a single picture blurry is just insane

[@IanDocherty335]

The fact you believe that is even more so.

[@nickreid5939]

@@IanDocherty335 lolll

[@yesmissfrancon]

Hey, Don...If your regrets are sincere, why aren't your photographs in the public domain?

[@jacksexton9165]

Hello all

[@TanakaMasa]

He is more a philosopher rather than a photography..

[@byronsmith9990]

Interestingly, he is still profiting from the war himself. He may be a great photographer, but he still makes money off of the suffering of war. Interesting duality of what he does.

[@gohumberto]

When, or if, you find yourself thinking, "I'm now a pretty good photographer", then it's time to look at McCullin's work...... because you'll most likely find that you aren't. Only a handful of people in history can look at McCullin's work and still think they are a pretty good photographer.

[@tjmanou6422]

She's annoying, He's great!

[@Johnconno]

Journalism Today...😂