Lucas Vernier
2021Ahlan wa sahlan
Lucas Vernier
In 2009, Lucas Vernier leaves for Syria accompanied by his camera and the photographs taken by his grandfather when he was a camel corp soldier in the French army. As a diligent young filmmaker, he generously records his journey, reconstitutes his grandfather's route and binds to the descendants of his friends. In 2011, Lucas returns to continue his quest. This year, the country rises and the regime of Bashar al-Assad goes ahead with violent repressions. The film turns around and the pursuit towards a disappeared ancestor will turn into a race towards what is going to disappear.
Ahlan wa sahlan
Behind the Yellow Door
Lucas Vernier
One day in my teenage years, I met Mr DILLE, a neighbour who later sent me an intriguing photograph with a message inviting me to visit him behind the yellow door. Mr DILLE was in fact Lutz DILLE, an eccentric artist, who has now deceased. He dedicated his life to photographing people on the streets of the world. I never responded to his invitation. What if I did meet him nonetheless?
Behind the Yellow Door