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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”
McAlpine’s film is a heady blend of myth, science fiction, documentary, comedy and philosophical exploration…Stunning.
“Pushes the boundaries of what documentaries are.”
“A beautifully reflective film. Quiet. Evocative.”
“Visually mesmerizing.”
“Cinematic Reverie.”
Visually expansive, meditative… otherworldly, best experienced in a darkened theater.”
“Criterion channel acquires ‘Perfectly A Strangeness’”
“A breathtakingly beautiful piece of work.”
“Perfectly a Strangeness has the advantage of being one of the most gorgeous films nominated for an Oscar this year across any category.”
“I don’t know the last time this category had such an outlying oddity.”
“Charming, gorgeously shot ode to discovery (both on Earth and out there).”
“Worth seeing… Looks and sounds amazing… A cinematic morsel.”
“Gorgeous.”
“The infinite night sky is reflected in the eyes of three donkeys.”
“Stunningly captured… an enjoyable short, especially for animal lovers.”
“Observational almost seems too light a compliment for what this documentary does… stands out from the pack by leaps and bounds.”
“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”
“Pensive and awe-inspiring… perfectly strange enough to be captivating.”
“A film of infectious, wide-eyed curiosity.”
“Hollywood Needs Strangeness”
Hollywood Needs Strangeness