Lunar Almanac consists of multiple shots of pure moonlight captured on light-sensitive 16mm film in a magical dark box. Developing the film heralds the start of a transformation. In the resulting projection, the moon reveals its phases like a magician revealing his tricks.
Also in this combined programme
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Wolkenschatten
Hypnotising slideshow of weathered images presents itself as a relic of an impressive event full of trauma and wonder. -
Will o’ the Wisp
Idiosyncratic, stimulating study into the paranormal by sceptical filmmaker who mainly believes in the medium of film. -
brouillard – passage #14
Superior impressionist work on 35mm is arguably the most beautiful film at this festival. The filmmaker takes us on an unforgettable brief walk. -
Razzle Dazzle
Festival favourite Jodie Mack’s dazzling, abstract animation gives the illusion of glamour and glitter a new dimension. -
sound of a million insects, light of a thousand stars
A result of burying negative film under fallen leaves in Fukushima, the abstract film makes visible the omnipresence of radioactivity.
Film details
- Countries of production
- Canada, Chile
- Year
- 2014
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2015
- Length
- 4'
- Medium/Format
- 16mm
