The Artist Is Absent : A Short Film On Martin Margiela (2015)

The Artist Is Absent : A Short Film On Martin Margiela

2015

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Alison Chernick

Cast

Jean-Paul Gaultier as Himself (designer)

Olivier Saillard as Himself (fashion historian)

Raf Simons as Himself (designer)

Suzy Menkes as Herself (editor-at-large at Condé Nast)

Crew

Enat Sidi (Editor)

Helen Yum (Editor)

Alison Chernick (Writer)