About Eric Connor

 

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Born in Canada, and also French, Eric Connor grew up in Montreal. Anthropology fascinates him and opens his eyes to the world. In 1993, acting becomes his new fulfillment.

He plays in movies alongside John Malkovich, Peter Weller, Roy Scheider and Élodie Bouchez, in Roman Coppola's CQ. He also has the pleasure of being directed by Randall Wallace, Robert Hossein, Colin Bucksey… Workshops in singing, dance, Katputli puppetry (India), and film editing enhance his artistic capacities.

In 1994 his trips to Egypt and India are overwhelming experiences. The role of spirituality in our lives becomes his main preoccupation.

In 2007, writing finds its way back into his life and marks a turn-point in his existence. His passion for photography, filming and remarkable encounters nourish his new quest. He is one of the rare cinematographers to have ever filmed the Ezidis during their annual pilgrimage.

 

Between 2010 and 2017, he makes The Soul in Peril - The Ezidis of Iraq.