CinemaOSMovie · 2015 · 0h 12m

The Artist Is Absent : A Short Film On Martin Margiela

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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.

Directed byAlison Chernick

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 12m
Language
EN
Released
April 15, 2015
Studios
Voyeur Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Olivier Saillard

Himself (fashion historian)

Suzy Menkes

Suzy Menkes

Herself (editor-at-large at Condé Nast)

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Himself (designer)

Raf Simons

Himself (designer)

Creative team
Directed by
Alison Chernick
Written by
Alison Chernick

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