Kristoffer Borgli's 'The Drama' Explores Identity Through the Gaze of Others

Mariantonietta Losanno and Anita Romanello examine Kristoffer Borgli's film 'The Drama: lo sguardo altrove', which questions identity and existence when no one is watching. The film delves into how individuals construct themselves through the approval and gaze of others, particularly in intimate relationships. Borgli asks what happens if, just before marriage, one begins to lose esteem for their future spouse. The work reflects on the human need to be seen and recognized, transforming into gazes without bodies and bodies without gaze. The analysis was published on doppiozero on May 21, 2026.