No. 2: Message From the Sun
Synopsis
Hand-painted 35 mm stock photographed in 16 mm, color, 2:15 or 10 min. Initially intended to be screened with and synchronized to Dizzy Gillespie's Algo Bueno. This film "takes place either inside the sun or in... Switzerland" according to Smith. To produce this film he used a technique that involved cutting stickers of the type used to reinforce the holes in 3-ring binder paper. These were applied to 16 mm movie film and used like a stencil. Layers of vaseline and paint were used to color each frame in this manner. The effect is hypnotic, psychedelic and is something like a visual music.
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Museum of Art
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Smith
- Original Title
- No. 2: Message From the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Smith
Director
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What is No. 2: Message From the Sun about?
Hand-painted 35 mm stock photographed in 16 mm, color, 2:15 or 10 min. Initially intended to be screened with and synchronized to Dizzy Gillespie's Algo Bueno. This film "takes place either inside the sun or in... Switzerland" according to Smith. To produce this film he used a technique that involved cutting stickers of the type used to reinforce the holes in 3-ring binder paper. These were applied to 16 mm movie film and used like a stencil. Layers of vaseline and paint were used to color each frame in this manner. The effect is hypnotic, psychedelic and is something like a visual music.
Who directed No. 2: Message From the Sun?
No. 2: Message From the Sun was directed by Harry Smith.
Who stars in No. 2: Message From the Sun?
The principal cast of No. 2: Message From the Sun includes Not specified.
When was No. 2: Message From the Sun released and how long is it?
No. 2: Message From the Sun was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 2m.