Dessine-toi...
By Gilles Porte
2010 | 70 min | Documentary
Creative outbursts, reflection, lack of inspiration, tears, laughter. Draw yourself... share the grace of "childhood".
Gilles Porte
DirectorGilles Porte is a French director and cinematographer known for his work in the film industry. He has worked on various films as a cinematographer, including "The Grocer's Son" and "Danger Im...Mediate." Porte has also directed documentaries such as "At the First Breath of Wind" and "Pioneer Palace." While there is limited information available on awards specific to Gilles Porte, his contributions to the industry have been recognized by critics and audiences alike.
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