Presence

Presence

2021 · 6 min · Documentary

Presence follows the tradition of self-portraiture but only the shadow of the artist is present. The world around him undergoes transformations that do not seem to affect him, questioning the reality of his existence.

Directed by Jean-Michel Rolland

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