A single 35mm print of this film will gradually erode with each screening until it eventually disappears entirely.
Synopsis
A single 35mm print of this film will gradually erode with each screening until it eventually disappears entirely.
Synopsis
Charlie Shackleton’s *The Afterlight* features a collection of scenes from films made before the 1960s. The film consists of clips from works such as *The Asphalt Jungle* and *Late Spring*. Each actor in these clips is deceased. The only existing copy is a 35mm print that will gradually erode with each screening. The film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2021, and has since screened 56 times across various locations, including festivals in Brighton and Chicago.
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Why Watch
- See rare footage of actors from classic films.
- Find out how a film can erode over time.
- Meet a unique blend of old cinema and modern art.
Did You Know
- The Afterlight premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 15 October 2021.
- The film features scenes from three films: The Asphalt Jungle, In a Lonely Place, and Late Spring.
- The only copy of The Afterlight is a single 35mm print that will erode over time.
- Adrian Hui described The Afterlight as 'not quite bold enough' for an experimental film.
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Who directed The Afterlight?
The Afterlight was directed and assembled by Charlie Shackleton.
What is the duration of The Afterlight?
The Afterlight has a duration of 82 minutes.
When did The Afterlight have its world premiere?
The Afterlight had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 15 October 2021.
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