Pretend Not to See Me 2009
Pretend Not to See Me (2009) plunges into the whimsical world of Newfoundland artist Colette Urban as she reimagines her own thirty-year career in thirteen arresting farmland performances.
Director: Katherine Knight
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pretend Not to See Me (2009) about?
This documentary follows visual artist Colette Urban as she restages thirteen of her most memorable performances across her Newfoundland farm, blending humor and resilience to explore art's power to transform the ordinary. With costumes and self-devised rituals, she turns everyday landscapes into vibrant stages of imagination.
Who directed Pretend Not to See Me?
Pretend Not to See Me was directed by Katherine Knight, whose documentary approach captures the playful yet profound essence of Colette Urban's artistic process.
Who stars in Pretend Not to See Me?
The film stars Colette Urban, a Newfoundland-based visual artist whose decades-long career comes to life through her own performances.
Is Pretend Not to See Me (2009) worth watching?
While IMDb hasn't rated it, Pretend Not to See Me offers a refreshing take on documentary filmmaking, blending artistry with down-to-earth charm. Fans of offbeat, creative storytelling will find much to enjoy in its thirty-year retrospective and imaginative reinvention.
How long is Pretend Not to See Me?
Pretend Not to See Me (2009) has a runtime of 47 minutes.
About Pretend Not to See Me (2009) — A Documentary of Artistic Reinvention and Playful Rituals
Pretend Not to See Me (2009) plunges into the whimsical world of Newfoundland artist Colette Urban as she reimagines her own thirty-year career in thirteen arresting farmland performances. Directed by Katherine Knight, the documentary captures Urban transforming ordinary barns and fields into surreal stages, weaving humor, resilience, and self-awareness into every ritual. Through elaborate costumes and playful, self-invented ceremonies, she turns the mundane into moments of pure artistic alchemy, inviting viewers to see the extraordinary hidden in the everyday.
Knight's lens follows Urban's process with warmth and wit, highlighting a career defined by bold reinvention and a fearless embrace of the transformative power of art. The result is a visually rich, intimate portrait of creativity on the edge of the familiar, where imagination reigns and nothing is quite as it first appears.