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The Story of Looking

  • 2021
  • 1h 30m
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7.1/10
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The Story of Looking (2021)
Documentary

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 p... Read allThe 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 riche... Read allThe 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 across cultures and eras. ... Read all

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      Mark Cousins: Throughout my life movies have been my extra eyes.

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      The UK release was cut, the distributor chose to make edits to the film in order to obtain a 15 classification. A sequence featuring strong sexual images was replaced with less detailed imagery. An uncut 18 classification was available.
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      Features Nothing But Time (1926)

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Modern Films (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Berättelsen om att se
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      • BofA Productions
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      1 hour 30 minutes
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