Sometimes you just need to watch a film and take it all in, as descriptions and reviews cannot do it justice. Clearly "Luminaris" is clearly such a film. I'll tell you a BIT about it but not the odd plot--but you really just need to see it. It's a strange fantasy film that exudes charm--and can't help but make you smile.
The film was shot using a process a lot like stop-motion. However, instead of trying to seamlessly putting it together so it looks smooth, they deliberately had a strange jerky sort of look that worked very well. I particularly loved how the people never walked--the just seemed to MOVE down the street using this film process.
As a result of seeing this film, I am going to find out if the filmmaker (Juan Pablo Zaramella) has made other films, as I am going to rush out to see them. The guy certainly has great skills and manages to make the most of a seemingly simple idea. You've gotta see this one...
By the way, although Zaramella is an Argentinian, the film has no dialog and can be seen and enjoyed by all.
The film was shot using a process a lot like stop-motion. However, instead of trying to seamlessly putting it together so it looks smooth, they deliberately had a strange jerky sort of look that worked very well. I particularly loved how the people never walked--the just seemed to MOVE down the street using this film process.
As a result of seeing this film, I am going to find out if the filmmaker (Juan Pablo Zaramella) has made other films, as I am going to rush out to see them. The guy certainly has great skills and manages to make the most of a seemingly simple idea. You've gotta see this one...
By the way, although Zaramella is an Argentinian, the film has no dialog and can be seen and enjoyed by all.