Vis-à-vis(1968)

Vis-à-vis is an experimental film that presents six figures in a static frame, gazing directly at the camera with minimal expression. Over the course of the work, nearly imperceptible movements emerge—subtle shifts in posture, breath, or attention that demand close viewing. The piece exemplifies durational cinema, where patience and observation become central to the experience. Rather than narrative or dialogue, Vis-à-vis unfolds through the tension between stillness and the body's quiet, involuntary gestures. It's a meditative exploration of presence, the human gaze, and what happens when we simply watch and are watched in return.