Black Rain, by British artist duo Semiconductor, is based on images from the NASA’s STEREO mission (2006–2008), satellites launched to observe a host of solar and interplanetary phenomena. Spectacular light patterns intersect with flares, bands and video glitches, reminding us of a mediating perspective. Refusing contextual information or spatial and temporal scales, the film casts us adrift in the cosmos, compelling us to share its awe at the mysteries of the universe.
– Srikanth Srinivasan
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Film details
- Country of production
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2009
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2024
- Length
- 3'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
