How to Steal a Chair

About This Movie

How to Steal a Chair is a quietly haunting documentary that really gets into the heart of creative despair. You’ve got this aging Greek designer who’s sort of wrestling with the ghost of his own ambitions. It’s not just about the chair—it's about the weight of unrealized dreams, and that’s heavy stuff. The atmosphere is pretty somber, with a pacing that reflects his internal struggle. The cluttered beauty of his design collection almost feels alive, a character in its own right. The practical effects? Well, it’s all real, which makes it even more poignant. There’s a rawness to his performances that feels intimate, almost uncomfortable at times. It’s a deep dive into what it means to create and the toll it can take on you.

Documentary on design and ambitionFocus on the human experienceIntimate portrayal of loss and creativity