[Frameworks] Experimental films using Astronomy & Satellite imagery - recommendations

[Dan Anderson]

I'm not sure if this is too obvious, but "Powers of Ten" (1977) by Charles
and Ray Eames is always a fun one.. also "The Voyagers" (2010) by Penny
Lane.

On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 1:02 PM, John Sundholm <john.sundholm at ims.su.se>
wrote:

> Hi Adam,
>
> a must see is the Swedish "Altisonans" (1966) composed with  sound from
> satellites (Karl-Borger Blomdhal) and electronic imagery designed by Ralph
> Lundsten. Shot on 16 mm.
>
> best,
>
> John
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> I'm working on programming a series around a theme of earth satellites &
> astronomy, for a museum that is doing an exhibition linked to JPL (Jet
> Propulsion Lab - the people behind our space probes, etc)
>
> This is supposed to be a more mainstream series, and there will be some
> Hollywood sci-fi features as part of it, so we're not going too far out
> (so to speak).
>
> But I'm looking for recommendations of experimental films that somehow
> involve/invoke astronomical imagery, or, perhaps even better, imagery of
> earth-orbiting satellites, and views of earth from satellites.  I hope to
> run one in front of each feature, or have one evening of them.
>
> I am thinking of:
> Films by Semiconductor ­ Brilliant Noise; Black Rain
> Films by Jeanne Liotta
> Films by Jordan Belson ­ Allures; Samadhi (1967); Cosmos (1969); World
> (1970)
>
>
> I have already been through Robert Haller's booklet on his series
> "Universe" but I think I am not going to stretch this series to include
> his time or other science-based films.  We're sticking with astronomy and
> satellites.
>
> Additional suggestions, please?
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Adam
>
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