The Artist Is Absent : A Short Film On Martin Margiela (2015)
- 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.
- Release date
- April 15, 2015
- Runtime
- 12m
- Language
- English
- Director
- Alison Chernick
- Status
- Released
Top cast
Olivier SaillardHimself (fashion historian)
Suzy MenkesHerself (editor-at-large at Condé Nast)
Jean-Paul GaultierHimself (designer)Raf SimonsHimself (designer)
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