In the Shadow of the Sun

In the Shadow of the Sun 1981

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'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.

1981

The Line

The Line 1970

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A teenage girl and a young boy run for their lives to cross 'The Line', but are they running away from danger or towards it? Follow us on Twitter - @Dark_Pictures @fayefilm @killherwitch https://vimeo.com/94174999

1970

Phoenix

Phoenix 2021

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A filmmaker explores the 24 hours following his father's death, presenting visualisations of his emotions in film form.

2021

House of Ashes

House of Ashes 2024

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Grieving widow Mia must survive psychological and supernatural horrors while under house arrest.

2024