The Story of Looking

2021 · M · Film & Television

The Story of Looking sees Mark Cousins prepare for surgery to restore his vision. Cousins explores the role that visual experience plays in our individual and collective lives. In a deeply personal meditation on the power of looking in his own life, he guides us through the riches of the visible world - a kaleidoscope of extraordinary imagery.

Directed by: Mark Cousins

Featuring: Mark Cousins

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