Nostalgia for the Future

Nostalgia for the Future is a documentary that explores the life and work of filmmaker Chris Marker. Through the perspective of an archivist, the film examines personal papers and movie clips to understand a man who frequently used aliases and imagery of cats to remain anonymous. By reorganizing Marker's existing footage, the film reflects on how past images shape identity and the way people imagine the future.

Directed and written by Brecht Debackere, the film was a joint production between the Netherlands Antilles, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands, involving companies such as Visualantics, seriousFilm, Cobra Films, and Ghirigori. The production features Charlotte Rampling as the narrator. The documentary also incorporates archive footage of Chris Marker, Yves Montand, and Fidel Castro. Released on May 18, 2026, the film has a runtime of 75 minutes.