In the Shadow of the Sun

Feb 1 1981 N/A 0h 51m
Fantasy

'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.

Plot

A collection of Super 8 films shot by Derek Jarman between 1972 and 1975, edited to the music of Throbbing Gristle.

Written by

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Directed by

Derek Jarman

Cast

Karl Bowen, Graham Dowie, Christopher Hobbs

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Dark Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
303
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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