Impressions from the Upper Atmosphere

1989 | 7 minutes | 6.0 ★ (1)

Impressions from the Upper Atmosphere
  • Overview

    Sistiaga painted directly on 70mm film a circular (planetary?) form, around which dance shifting colours in a psychedelic acceleration matched by the soundtrack’s deep-space roar and howl. - Cinema Scope

  • Release Date

    01 January 1989

  • DirectingJosé Antonio Sistiaga
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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