Movies by Frédéric Tcheng

Frédéric Tcheng is a master of cinematic portraiture, using his camera to meticulously capture the worlds of fashion, art, and design. With an eye for sumptuous detail and a gift for immersing audiences in the creative process, Tcheng crafts documentaries that transcend the genre, transforming the lives of his subjects into captivating, visually-arresting stories. Tcheng first gained acclaim with his 2015 film Dior and I, which offered an unprecedented glimpse into the storied French fashion house as it prepared for a new collection under the direction of Raf Simons. Blending fly-on-the-wall footage with stylized, almost reverential camerawork, Tcheng painted an intimate portrait of the passion and pressure that fuels the industry's elite. He would continue to explore the intersections of art and identity in subsequent films like Halston, a deep dive into the life and legacy of the legendary American designer. Tcheng's most recent work, 2023's Invisible Beauty, sees him training his lens on the trailblazing Black fashion editor Eunice W. Johnson, founder of the groundbreaking Ebony Fashion Fair. By illuminating the untold stories of pioneering creatives, Tcheng has cemented his status as a documentarian of rare insight and empathy, using his craft to shine a light on the individuals whose vision and tenacity have shaped the cultural landscape.