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Photographer Loses Sight, Captures Light
16 Feb
Summary
- A photographer is losing his eyesight but continues to capture images.
- The film follows his journey through Paris and New York.
- His camera becomes an extension of his gaze, his artistic refuge.
The feature documentary, 'The Hidden Face of the Earth,' marks the directorial debut of Arnaud Alain. It chronicles the profound journey of a photographer named Dimitri who is experiencing progressive vision loss.
Dimitri finds a unique language in photography, using his camera to connect with others and distance himself from his visual impairment. The film captures his efforts to gather light and bodies, day and night, as he understands his sight will eventually fail.
Accompanying Dimitri through Paris, New York, and other locations, Alain's film observes the photographer as he encounters friends, lovers, and strangers. Dimitri's gaze, extended through his camera, captures diverse subjects, from Black Lives Matter activists to passing lovers, forging bonds of friendship and desire.
Director Arnaud Alain explains that the film's title reflects the echoing images and intersecting sensibilities shared between the filmmaker and his subject. Dimitri's work encourages viewers to perceive what often goes unseen, revealing the hidden face of the Earth.
