Canada 2024, 15 min, No Dialogue, No Subtitles

Three donkeys wander freely through a desert landscape that could easily be on another planet. They stumble upon an astronomical observatory, and suddenly, the derelict structure awakens, offering a fleeting glimpse into the mysteries of the universe. This unique documentary immerses viewers in a staggering sensory exploration of textures, lights, and sounds. The film works on an emotional, nonverbal level that requires an attunement of the mind and fulfills the promise of defamiliarization, allowing us to experience the familiar in a fresh, new way, as if encountering it for the very first time.

Previous Festivals: Chicago International Film Festival, TIFF, Festival du Nouveau Cinema, Science New Wave, TiSFF, FIEV, Cannes

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Screening Schedule:
  • Sat 24.05 10:30, Cinematheque 2 Filmmaker Present Purchase
    After the screening, filmmaker of "Shivtown" will join for a Q&A, hosted by Nir Ferber
  • Thu 29.05 19:00, Cinematheque 5 Filmmaker Present Purchase

Cielo, Alison’s award-winning first feature, has been presented at over 350 international film festivals and cinemas. Named as “One of the best documentaries of 2018” by Esquire and The Guardian. perfectly a strangeness, Alison’s first short film, had its World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, 2024.

Production, Script & Research: Alison McAlpine
Production Company: Second Sight Pictures
Editing: Carolina Siraqyan
Cinematography: Nicolas Canniccioni
Sound Design: Samuel Gagnon-Thibodeau
Music: Ben Grossman

Screenings

  • Sat 24.05 10:30, Cinematheque 2 Filmmaker Present Purchase
    After the screening, filmmaker of "Shivtown" will join for a Q&A, hosted by Nir Ferber
  • Thu 29.05 19:00, Cinematheque 5 Filmmaker Present Purchase
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Screening Schedule:
  • Sat 24.05 10:30, Cinematheque 2 Filmmaker Present Purchase
    After the screening, filmmaker of "Shivtown" will join for a Q&A, hosted by Nir Ferber
  • Thu 29.05 19:00, Cinematheque 5 Filmmaker Present Purchase
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