Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

2012 · 90 min · EN · 7.4 (40 votes)
Dir. Gilles Penso · Starring Ray Harryhausen, Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro

“The world's biggest directors, the best special effects artists, pay tribute to...”

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There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array of animators and directors influenced by his work including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. The film also features unseen footage of tests and experiments recently uncovered.

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A loving tribute to a true pioneer. This documentary feels like a masterclass, filled with wonder and the infectious passion of a craftsman sharing his lifelong dedication to bringing fantasy to life. It's a journey through cinematic innovation.

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