Samuel Fosso, a Cameroonian-born Nigerian photographer, reflects on his life’s work in self-portraiture. Over the last 40 years he has embodied many different figures in his self-portraits, from athletes to politicians. In his most recent series, titled “Black Pope,” he challenges the Catholic veneration of whiteness by portraying a Black pope.

In this film, Fosso takes a step back to examine his own motivations behind his creative choices and processes. He also evaluates the social and political undertones of his work, giving us a glimpse into the mind of a visionary at work.