Amalia Ulman
Amalia Ulman is an artist based between L.A, NYC, Shanghai, and Gijón
1. Exquisite Mariposa by Fiona Duncan
Exquisite Mariposa by Fiona Duncan is an amazing book. I love it, not only because I’m in it and she says wonderful things about me, but because she has managed to craft something new and fresh that was much needed. It is emotional for me to read this book because I was present during the making but I think anyone can enjoy Fiona’s writing, it’s simply brilliant.
2. Non Fiction a film by Olivier Assayas
I’m a big fan of Olivier Assayas and this year I watched Non Fiction and absolutely loved it. There’s a review that said it was Woody Allen’s best movie in the past ten years. I agree, it is indulgently silly and french but done well. It felt as if he had a lot of fun among friends while filming and that’s a nice feeling. Also it leads to point three because...
3. Vincent Macaigne
Thanks to Non Fiction, I discovered Vincent Macaigne and I’m obsessed with him. He’s my favourite comedic actor right now. He and Vimala Pons are a match made in heaven in Antonin Peretjatko’s movies. Her physical comedy is gold and he is the perfect combination between ugly, gross, attractive and sexy that I aspire to be.