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The Artist Is Absent : A Short Film On Martin Margiela

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2015 | 12 min | Documentary

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 12 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The Artist Is Absent reveals the true face of the enigmatic Belgian designer who appears here as never before. Featuring some of the most distinguished names in the fashion industry, such as fashion journalist Suzy Menkes, designers Jean Paul Gaultier and Raf Simons and fashion retail entrepreneur Geert Bruloot – who was the first to discover the enormous talent of Martin Margiela.

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  • Reach & staying powerNot counted

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alison Chernick

  • Olivier SaillardHimself (fashion historian)
  • Suzy MenkesHerself (editor-at-large at Condé Nast)
  • Jean-Paul GaultierHimself (designer)
  • Raf SimonsHimself (designer)