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Alison McAlpine in Conversation with

Walter Murch
Atom Egoyan
Sam Green
Maite Alberdi
Ben Proudfoot
Babak Tafreshi
Sarah Smith, Directors Notes
Ben Grossman

Reviews

“One of the most cinematic documentaries of the year”

Matthew Carey, Deadline

McAlpine’s film is a heady blend of myth, science fiction, documentary, comedy and philosophical exploration…Stunning.

Ben Nicholson, The Film Verdict

“Pushes the boundaries of what documentaries are.”

Michael Ordona, The Los Angeles Times

A beautifully reflective film. Quiet. Evocative.”

William Bibbiani, The Wrap

“Visually mesmerizing.” 

Pete Hammond, Deadline

“Cinematic Reverie.” 

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter

Visually expansive, meditative… otherworldly, best experienced in a darkened theater.”

Collin Sauter, Roger Ebert

“Criterion channel acquires ‘Perfectly A Strangeness’”

Matthew Carey, Deadline

“A breathtakingly beautiful piece of work.”

Jennie Kermode, Eye for Film

“Perfectly a Strangeness has the advantage of being one of the most gorgeous films nominated for an Oscar this year across any category.”

Sean Boelman, FandomWire

“I don’t know the last time this category had such an outlying oddity.”

Christopher Campbell, Nonfics

“Charming, gorgeously shot ode to discovery (both on Earth and out there).”

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times

“Worth seeing… Looks and sounds amazing… A cinematic morsel.”

Christopher Campbell, Nonfics

“Gorgeous.”

Jared Morabek, The Film Stage

“The infinite night sky is reflected in the eyes of three donkeys.” 

David Hudson, Criterion Daily

“Stunningly captured… an enjoyable short, especially for animal lovers.” 

Cody Derricks, Awards Watch

“Observational almost seems too light a compliment for what this documentary does… stands out from the pack by leaps and bounds.”

Daniel Howat, Next Best Picture

“A true stand-out original… rich, complex, and fun to explore… A singular work that creates a new space within non-fiction with a fresh language”

Pat Mullen, POV Magazine

“Pensive and awe-inspiring… perfectly strange enough to be captivating.”

Lisa Trifone, Third Coast Review

“A film of infectious, wide-eyed curiosity.”

Sarah Smith, Directors Notes

“Hollywood Needs Strangeness”

Matthew Carey, Deadline

Hollywood Needs Strangeness

Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA