r. is a documentary director and producer who dedicates his practice to the exploration of what makes us who we are. What makes us so unequivocally unique — and yet so eerily similar.
In doing so, r. tends to investigate the intricate process of building one’s identity, whether at the individual level or at the societal level. Through a slow, compassionate, and cinematic approach, r. seeks to uncover the motivations behind individual and communal decisions.
For each documentary, r. weaves the narrative, aesthetics, and sound into a singular tapestry explicitly embodying and conveying the nature of the subject. The aim is always to provide a nuanced, textured, and often contradictory portrait of the subject matter and of the contributors’ personalities.
r. brings a unique perspective, seeing the world through a complex cultural lens; hailing from the Caribbean island of Martinique, he has studied, worked and lived on 4 continents.
His first film ***déyé do bon dié (behind god’s back)***, conceived for his MA at the University of the Arts London, has been released in 2023. The experimental short has been showcased at exhibitions and festivals throughout Europe and the Caribbean.
Projects
- dèyè do bon dié (behind god's back) -2022 - Martinique & United Kingdom, 20 mins documentary Conversations about home, danger and identity on the slopes of a reawakening volcano. Dèyè do bon dié (behind god’s back in Martinican creole) means that something is so far away that even God, despite being omniscient, does not see it – or maybe, just doesn’t care. The ominous description could hardly disguise itself as a compliment. Nonetheless, it is said lovingly by an unnamed contributor about the North of Martinique, when he is aske
Work history
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Documentary Director and ProducerMONOLITH (not a
London, United KingdomFreelance
**~~MONOLITH~~** is a creative studio committed to **developing and co-producing cinematic projects** that expand and deepen the representation of diversity on screen. **~~MONOLITH~~** challenges the notion that diversity is a homogeneous entity.
**~~MONOLITH~~** provides methodological, creative, and logistical support throughout the filmmaking process. Particularly in the earliest phases where the studio serves as a practical workspace where ideas are systematically explored, analysed, formalised, evaluated and eventually filmed.
**~~MONOLITH~~** believes in the strength and the role of collaboration to bring stories to the forefront. Based on the specificities of each project, the studio seeks out suitable partners with which to join forces.
In addition to providing support, **~~MONOLITH~~** also invests financially in the early-stages development of chosen cinematic documentaries.
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Travel CuratorThe 1492 Company
- Paris, FranceFull Time
Created, organised and supervised culture-focused travel itineraries across France and neighbouring countries for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals
Education
MA Documentary FilmUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
London, United Kingdom
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Ma international economics and Financebrandeis university
- Waltham, MA, USA
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