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In the Shadow of the Sun (1981)
'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.
Updated May 30 2020
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Cast
Karl Bowen
Gerald Incandela
Andrew Logan
Luciana Martínez
Kevin Whitney
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Crew
Derek Jarman
Director
Throbbing Gristle
Music
James Mackay
Producer
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