6.4In the Shadow of the Sun · 1981
In the Shadow of the Sun (1981) is a Fantasy / Music film directed by Derek Jarman, starring Karl Bowen, Graham Dowie, Christopher Hobbs.
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6.4Overview
'The Shadow of the Sun' draws upon Derek Jarman’s interest with alchemical processes as a metaphor for reprocessing Super-8 film. Jarman once described film’s union of light and matter as “an alchemical conjunction” and experimented throughout his career with creating dream symbolism through the superimposition of image and action. Originally called English Apocalypse, the film’s final title is derived from a 17th Century alchemical text that used the phrase as a synonym for the philosopher’s stone – the highly sought substance that turns base metals into gold and silver. The film was intended as a step toward the idea of an ambient video, that like its musical counterpart, was designed to enhance an environment.
Cast
Karl Bowen, Graham Dowie, Christopher Hobbs, Gerald Incandela, Andrew Logan, Luciana Martínez, Lucy Su, Kevin Whitney
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What is "In the Shadow of the Sun" about?
'The Shadow of the Sun' draws upon Derek Jarman’s interest with alchemical processes as a metaphor for reprocessing Super-8 film. Jarman once described film’s union of light and matter as “an alchemical conjunction” and experimented throughout his career with creating dream symbolism through the superimposition of image and action. Originally called English Apocalypse, the film’s final title is derived from a 17th Century alchemical text that used the phrase as a synonym for the philosopher’s stone – the highly sought substance that turns base metals into gold and silver. The film was intended as a step toward the idea of an ambient video, that like its musical counterpart, was designed to enhance an environment.
When was "In the Shadow of the Sun" released?
In the Shadow of the Sun was released in 1981.
Who stars in "In the Shadow of the Sun"?
The cast includes Karl Bowen, Graham Dowie, Christopher Hobbs, Gerald Incandela.
