Film Maker Chris Marker -- RIP

Chris Marker
(photo from sensesofcinema.org)

The enigmatic French film maker Chris Marker died recently in Paris at age 91. His passing was noted in France in a rather brief obit in Le Monde, and a somewhat longer one in the Los Angeles Times. Neither obit was particularly satisfying. That's quite possibly in keeping with Marker's life, which was shrouded in mystery. His stance toward publicity was as polar opposite to, say, Oliver Stone, as is humanly possible.

For more insight into Marker, take time to read Agnes Varda's brief adieu to her enigmatic friend. The piece is in French, so reader beware.