Backstage Dreams: The Secret Door to Sets

‘BACKSTAGE DREAMS is the first monograph by Eric Guillemain and offers a privileged insider’s view into the captivating world of film sets. With prestigious clients such as Dior, Chanel, Guerlain, etc Guillemain’s work spans the globe, capturing screen icons and stunning scenes in his striking black and white style. Initially inspired by his long-time role as a behind-the-scenes photographer for Peter Lindbergh, Guillemain’s career in fashion photography naturally evolved.

Rooted in his early days as a lyricist and rock singer, he brings a unique perspective to his art, in a subtle poetic tone, capturing exclusive and unrecorded moments with a touch of lucid dreaming. In ‘BACKSTAGE DREAMS,’ each photograph is a delicate vision, each frame a doorway to secret places and untold stories. It is a movie in a book, with a cast beyond belief—featuring iconic figures like Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Adam Driver, Charlize Theron, Léa Seydoux, Isabelle Huppert, and countless others.

This meticulously crafted photo essay presents stunning behind-the-scenes pictures revealing the hidden beauty and complexity of the creative process. All emotions are captured on set, interlaced with gripping “snapshots in the mirror” as a recurrent motif, inducing viewers to dive into the depths of self, blurring the boundaries between reality and reverie. “BACKSTAGE DREAMS” is, in the end, a meditative yet powerful tribute to the lost sensation of dreaming—the precious stardust that once ruled the cinema world, aiming to reignite that magic of ancient storytelling through the lens of contemporary photography