Vincent Duluc-David
France
Biography
Vincent Duluc-David is a French director, editor, and photographer whose work delves into the human and social realities of identity, youth, and violence through a poetic and intimate lens.
Graduating from ESRA Paris in 2017, Vincent began his career working on diverse projects spanning fiction, advertising, and music videos. He has collaborated with acclaimed artists like Wong Kar Wai and prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton. His five years as a trailer editor profoundly shaped his cinematic vision, honing his expertise in storytelling, sound design, and emotional impact through meticulous editing.
Vincent’s visual style is rooted in close observation, capturing raw emotions and fleeting moments while exploring contrasts. Among his standout works is Le seul rêve, a documentary photo series that portrays the world of young wrestlers in Georgia, revealing the fine line between softness and violence. In recognition of his work, he was named Emerging Talent 2024 by LensCulture. His short film Juvénile, released in 2021, established his authentic and aesthetic approach. He recently directed a music video for Rival Consoles, filmed in Kyrgyzstan, which combines stunning visuals with a compelling narrative.
Deeply inspired by his personal experiences, Vincent infuses his projects with sincerity and depth, driven by a quest to understand human connections, the natural world, and the mystical.
Project
“The Only Dream” by Vincent Duluc-David is a documentary photography project set in Georgia that follows the ambitions of children who aspire to become professional wrestlers, exploring the deep cultural significance of this longstanding sport in everyday life. With a poetic and observant gaze, Duluc-David captures the delicate interplay between gentleness and physical intensity, highlighting how wrestling functions as both a rite of passage and a formative discipline for young bodies and identities.
Born from multiple trips to the country between 2023 and 2024, the series reflects on social determinism, masculinity and the collective effort to build strength and character within post-Soviet environments marked by historical and societal change. These portraits convey a nuanced dialogue between childhood innocence and the expectations of adulthood, inviting viewers to consider how cultural traditions shape individual dreams and futures.












