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2012 | Color | 75 min

A post-documentary about the most famous contemporary Mexican artist, which takes us chronologically through the last 10 years of his life and work. In 10 main sequences, the documentary presents some of the most important and spectacular moments in his life. These years could prove to be the most mature and significant ones for an artist who has become a key figure in the contemporary global art world.


Country: México
Direction: Martín; Juan Carlos
Production: Martín Méndez; Juan Carlos, Sotelo Bribiesca; Renne
Photography: Barbabosa; Federico, Denti; Gerónimo, Casillas; Alberto, Martín; Juan Carlos, Orozco; Gabriel, Casillas; José, Romandía; Fernanda, López; Miguel
Sound: Fruit; Sebastien, Moreno; David, Mejía; Pedro, Manzutto; Cristian, Moreno; Andrés, González; César
Music: Cage; John, Akiyama; Mitchell, Reich; Steve, Dempster; Stuart, Monk; Meredith, Rocha Iturbide; Manuel, Rabelais; Akira, Sánchez; Andrés
Participation year at FICM: 2012

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