Perfectly a Strangeness
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In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatory and the universe. A sensorial, cinematic exploration of what a story can be.
In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatory and the universe. A sensorial, cinematic exploration of what a story can be.
perfectly a strangeness. a film by Alison McAlpine.Director’s Notes. To tell a tall, uncontrived, surprising tale in picture and sound and re-define what a story can be. To work with texture, movement, light, shadow, reflections, sound, rhythm- no text- creating cinema that you want to touch like an exquisite painting, or a poem that you want to experience again and again, offering the viewer a space to think and imagine for themselves.
In just 15 minutes, perfectly a strangeness transforms a simple encounter between three donkeys and an abandoned observatory into a profound meditation on curiosity, storytelling, and our place in the universe. Directed by Alison McAlpine, this 2024 documentary short has captivated festivals worldwide with its wordless beauty and innovative approach, earning Oscar attention and widespread ...
