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Douglas Gordon by Douglas Gordon

Panorama Dokumente 2026
© Parcel of Rogues
Douglas Gordon grew up in Glasgow, Scotland during the economically and politically grim era of Margaret Thatcher and is among the most important and influential artists of his generation. He is best known for his large-scale video installations and films such as the Turner Prize winning 24 Hour Psycho, and Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, which premiered at Cannes. In this unsparingly honest and intimate portrait, which tests the boundaries between reality and performance, the artist bares his soul and innermost thoughts whilst making new work. In spontaneous acts and conversations, he reflects on his advancing years. As the filmmaker-subject relationship shifts from collaborative intimacy to a more complex dynamic, the question increasingly arises: Who actually is making this film? This multifaceted portrait bears witness to the fact that Douglas Gordon is ready to sacrifice everything for his art.
by Finlay Pretsell (Director)
with Douglas Gordon United Kingdom / France 2026 English 88' Colour World premiere | Documentary form

With

  • Douglas Gordon

Crew

Director Finlay Pretsell
Cinematography Martin Radich
Editing Kieran Gosney
Music CJ Mirra
Sound Design Alexandre Widmer
Producers Sonja Henrici, Finlay Pretsell
Executive Producers Mark Thomas, Luke W. Moody
Co-Producer Estelle Robin You

Produced by

Parcel of Rogues

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Sonja Henrici Creates

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Co-produced by

Grande Ourse Films

Nantes, France

World Sales

Autlook Filmsales

Wien, Austria

Photos

Finlay Pretsell

The director’s work is driven by the authenticity and rawness of non-fiction cinema. His films have screened at documentary festivals in Amsterdam and Toronto, among others, and at the Sundance Film Festival. His debut theatrical feature-length documentary Time Trial followed the cyclist David Millar on his last Tour de France. In 2019, he co-founded the production company Parcel of Rogues with Sonja Henrici.

Filmography

2007 Standing Start; short film, co-directed by Adrian McDowall 2009 Ma Bar; short film, co-directed by Adrian McDowall 2012 Cutting Loose; short film, co-directed by Adrian McDowall 2017 Time Trial; documentary 2026 Douglas Gordon by Douglas Gordon; documentary, Berlinale 2026

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2026