LIKE A CURSE - I AGREE TO CARRY MY WHOLE LIFE // DOC SHORT // 2026

Edited a documentary short film following the life and creative process of ceramic artist King Houndekpinkou in Paris. Working closely with the director, the edit balances intimate observational moments with the artist's personal journey, gradually revealing the relationship between his past, his practice, and his identity.

FORMAT
Documentary Short Film, 17 min.

ROLE
Editor

PRODUCTION
GoldenEggProduction

PRODUCERS
Gabriela Bussmann, Yan Decoppet

DIRECTED BY
Maria Lena Koen

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Maria Lena Koen, Cassandra Schurtenberger

LOCATION SOUND
Maria Lena Koen, Nicolas Büttiker

SOUND EDITING
Beni Mosele

RE-RECORDING MIX
Beni Mosele

TOOLS
Avid Media Composer

STATUS
In Distribution

SYNOPSIS
Far from art galleries, the story of King Houndekpinkou begins in the Parisian banlieue. Today he is recognized as a ceramic artist, but at what price? Through an intimate portrait, the film explores his artistic practice, personal history, and the path that led him to international recognition.