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Memory: The Origins of Alien

Documentary

2019, Movie, 1h 35min

The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.

Country: United States

Director:

Alexandre O. Philippe

Cast:

Reviews

Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

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It's not a making-of documentary, it's a thinking-of documentary.

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Critic Phil Hoad

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It’s Philippe’s deeper psychological excavation that really bears fruit...

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Critic John Nugent

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A documentary tracking the cultural and mythological foundation stones that led to Alien...

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Critic Christian Jess Mark

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...ret så underholdende.

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Memory: The Origins of Alien is a documentary that delves into the fascinating backstory of Ridley Scott's iconic science fiction film, Alien. The documentary explores the film's roots in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, Francis Bacon's art, and the twisted visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. Through interviews, rare footage, and designs, the documentary examines the collaborative process that brought the film to life and the power of myth in shaping our collective unconscious. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey behind the scenes of one of Hollywood's most iconic movies.

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