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Black Sun is a documentary directed by Gary Tarn that tells the story of Hugues de Montalembert, a New York-based artist who was blinded in 1978 by an unprovoked attack. The film captures Montalembert's journey as he learns to cope with his blindness and find beauty in ordinary things. Through creative imagery and philosophical narration, Tarn presents Montalembert's life as an expression of perception beyond sight.
The film premiered at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival and earned Tarn a BAFTA nomination in 2007 for the Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement. It runs for 75 minutes and is produced in Great Britain, featuring narration that reflects on Montalembert's extraordinary life and the broader concept of perception.
Why Watch
- •Meet Hugues de Montalembert, a blind artist from New York.
- •See how Montalembert navigates life without vision.
- •Find out about Gary Tarn's unique artistic approach.
Did You Know
•Hugues de Montalembert was blinded in 1978 during an attack.
•Gary Tarn received a BAFTA nomination in 2007 for his first feature film.
•The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.
•Black Sun has a runtime of 75 minutes.
Perfect For
Art enthusiastsDocumentary loversPhilosophy fans