“Magical. Captures all the glories of the universe.” - Dustin Chang, Screen Anarchy
“Moments of sheer beauty. By broadening his imagery to include those obtained from actual outer space, and placing it within the tapestry of his feature, Cohen suggests that modern cinema, unshackled from genre, is more powerful than we may give it credit for.” - Conor Williams, Reverse Shot
“Wondrous. Will make you see the world in a new way.” - Steve Kopian, Unseen Films
Opens July 25 | Austrian astronomer Karl is at a crossroads: his career is being reshaped by environmental crises, and the relationship with his physicist wife is strained by their long-distance arrangement. When he travels to a conference in Greece, he sets off alone toward a remote island, driven by the hope of finding a sky dark enough to commune with the stars. Just as he did with his masterful and meditative MUSEUM HOURS, Jem Cohen’s new docu-fiction feature gently explores humanity and communication, this time presenting who we are within the context of where we exist within the universe itself.
Awards & Nominations
Official Selection - Currents, New York Film Festival
Nominee - International Feature Film Competition, Visions du Réel International Film Festival
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu