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| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Length: | 54 min |
Description:
"The Shadow of the Sun" uses alchemy as a metaphor for reworking Super-8 film, reflecting Derek Jarman's fascination with the process. Jarman viewed film's combination of light and matter as "an alchemical conjunction," and he consistently explored dreamlike imagery through layering images and actions in his work. Originally titled "English Apocalypse," the final name comes from a 17th-century alchemical text that used the phrase to mean the philosopher’s stone – a substance believed to transform base metals into precious metals. The film was conceived as an early example of ambient video, intended to create an immersive atmosphere similar to music.
| Alternative title: | In the Shadow of the Sun |
| Release year: | 1981 |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Derek Jarman |
| Type: | Movie |
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