The Story of Looking

Name: The Story of Looking
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-09-17
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Mark Cousins

2021
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

138

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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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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

138

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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

Alternate versions
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.