The Artist Is Absent : A Short Film On Martin Margiela
2015•12m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Alison Chernick
Writer
Alison Chernick
Languages
English, French
Studio
Voyeur Films
Cast
Olivier Saillard
Himself (fashion historian)
Suzy Menkes
Herself (editor-at-large at Condé Nast)
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Himself (designer)
Raf Simons
Himself (designer)
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