Umbra (2019)
The film UMBRA deals with rare and common optical phenomena that occur in nature. These phenomena evoke familiar images such as shadows or reflections on a water surface; but also unusual ones like the "Brocken spectre" or the pinhole effect during a solar eclipse. These ancient and natural projections can be considered as precultural and independent of any apparatus. They occured even before mankind and are united by their intangible, ephemeral presence. In their immateriality and fragility, they are precursors of the cinema image. UMBRA develops a visual dialogue between phenomenon and apparatus, archetype and image, self and self-perception.
Director: Florian Fischer, Johannes Krell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: February 14, 2019
Screenplay
Production: RosenPictures
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Umbra about?
- The film UMBRA deals with rare and common optical phenomena that occur in nature. These phenomena evoke familiar images such as shadows or reflections on a water surface; but also unusual ones like the "Brocken spectre" or the pinhole effect during a solar eclipse. These ancient and natural projections can be considered as precultural and independent of any apparatus. They occured even before mankind and are united by their intangible, ephemeral presence. In their immateriality and fragility, they are precursors of the cinema image. UMBRA develops a visual dialogue between phenomenon and apparatus, archetype and image, self and self-perception.
- Who directed Umbra?
- Umbra was directed by Florian Fischer, Johannes Krell.
- How long is Umbra?
- Umbra has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Umbra?
- Umbra is a Documentary film.
- Where was Umbra produced?
- Umbra was produced in Germany.