Photographer Christian Berthelot’s series of works, entitled “Cesar”, shows newborns within seconds of of coming to life. The naked battlers charge to life with screams and yells, drenched in blood and fluids, following C-sections. Berthelot’s own wife’s birth served as inspiration for the compelling photographs on display at the Centquatre-Paris (5 rue Curial) through to March 8.

Kevin, 13 seconds of life

Leanne, 13 seconds of life

Liza, 3 seconds of life

Lize, 9 seconds of life

Louann, 14 seconds of life

Mael, 18 seconds of life

Romane, 8 seconds of life

Steven, 15 seconds of life