Mark Cousins prepares for surgery to restore his vision and explores the significance of visual experience in our lives. He reflects on the role of looking in his own life, showcasing a diverse range of images across cultures and eras. This film highlights the power of visual experience in shaping our individual and collective identities, empathy, discovery, and thought.
The Story of Looking
A cinematic artist ponders the profound influence of visual perception on personal and collective life while facing the prospect of regaining his sight through surgery.