Private Diary (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 2003, Private Diary is a documentary film directed by Pedro Usabiaga, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Private Diary documents photographer Pedro Usabiaga working with a variety of amateur models. The audience sees how the relationships between the photographer and the subjects changes during their time together, as well as how the individual photographs begin to take shape. Pedro Usabiaga is a well-established Basque photographer whose chief concerns are figurative photography and whose passion in photographing the Spanish male. In this hour long conversation with the artist we are given entry into that process of selecting models (none of the models he uses for this book to be titled 'Private Diary' are professional, but instead are randomly chosen as Usabiaga observes athletes in action) and then allowed to follow Usabiaga and his crew as they photograph these men in natural settings and natural light.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Private Diary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Diary tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Diary (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Diary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Diary worth watching?
- Private Diary holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Private Diary released?
- Private Diary was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
