Cruel Optimism
April 30, 2026
1h 1m
Overview
The film observes the preparations for a solo exhibition by an artist nearing his mainstream debut. Rather than centering on one protagonist, it surveys figures at different positions in the art world: a gallery director, a curator, an undebuted artist, and an art student.
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In United States
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