Looking for Gilles Caron

This documentary examines the life and work of Gilles Caron, a photojournalist who disappeared in Cambodia in 1970 at age 30. Structured as an investigation, the film uses Caron's extensive collection of photographs to explore his unique perspective and his ability to document the most significant global conflicts of his era within a very short timeframe. The narrative seeks to reconstruct the photographer's presence by analyzing both his images and the gaps between them.

Produced in France by Diaphana Films, the film was directed by Mariana Otero, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jérôme Tonnerre. Released on January 29, 2020, the movie has a runtime of 93 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers, earning a rating of 7.3 on IMDb based on 95 votes and a score of 7.5 on TMDB from 11 votes.