How to Disappear

Robert Greene's 'How to Disappear' is a deeply personal and experimental documentary that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. Greene inserts himself into the film alongside his family and collaborators, exploring themes of masculinity, identity, and the nature of performance. The film uses staged scenarios and vérité footage to question how we construct our own narratives and how readily we can disappear from them. It's a meta-cinematic exploration of selfhood and the cinematic gaze.

Robert Greene's 'How to Disappear' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to documentary filmmaking and its introspective themes. Critics lauded its bravery in confronting personal and societal issues through an experimental lens, though some found its ambiguity challenging. Audiences were often divided, with many appreciating its artistic merit and unique storytelling, while others were put off by its unconventional structure.

• Praised for its bold, genre-bending approach to documentary.

• Appreciated for its intimate and self-reflexive examination of identity.

• Found by some to be a challenging but rewarding cinematic experience.

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Selected for the Berlinale Forum

The film was shot over several years, with director Robert Greene incorporating his own family members and real-life events into the narrative structure.