Sistiaga painted directly on 70mm film a circular (planetary?) form, around which dance shifting colours in a psychedelic acceleration matched by the soundtrack’s deep-space roar and howl. - Cinema Scope
Practical Effects
Hand-painted 70mm frames, no computers, pure madness.
Sound
Deep-space roar that rattles your ribcage.
Director
José Antonio Sistiaga
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sistiaga was a Basque sculptor who'd never made a film before. He hand-painted approximately 10,000 frames using brushes, sponges, and his fingers.
The 'irrintzi' is a traditional Basque high-pitched scream used in celebrations and protests; Achiary's recording connects prehistoric vocal tradition to cosmic exploration.
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