Movie

The Story of Looking

★ 5.6(5)20211h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Cousins
Release date: 2021-09-17
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BofA Productions

The Story of Looking — trailer

About The Story of Looking

The Story of Looking is a 2021 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Mark Cousins, starring Mark Cousins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Story of Looking in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As he prepares for surgery to restore his vision, Mark 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. At a time when we are more assailed by images than ever, he reveals how looking makes us who we are, lying at the heart of the human experience, empathy, discovery and thought. He shares the pleasure and pain of seeing the world, in all its complexity and contradiction, with eyes wide open. As the COVID-19 pandemic brings another dramatic shift of perspective, he reaches out to the other lookers for their vision from lockdown, and he travels to the future to consider how his looking life will continue to develop until the very end.

Cast

Mark Cousins

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Story of Looking in Japan?+

The Story of Looking is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Story of Looking on Netflix?+

The Story of Looking is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Story of Looking?+

The Story of Looking has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Story of Looking?+

The Story of Looking stars Mark Cousins.

When did The Story of Looking come out?+

The Story of Looking is a 2021 movie directed by Mark Cousins.

What genre is The Story of Looking?+

The Story of Looking is Documentary film.

Who directed The Story of Looking?+

The Story of Looking was directed by Mark Cousins.