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While Darwin Sleeps

Synopsis

More than 3,000 insects appear in this film each for a single frame. As the colours glow and change across their bodies and wings it is as if the genetic programme of millions of years is taking place in a few minutes. It is a rampant creation that seems to defy the explanations of evolutionists and fundamentalists. It is like a mescalin dream of Charles Darwin's.

Details

Year
2006
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
5 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Paul Bush
Producer
Paul Bush
Editor
Paul Bush
Screenwriter
Paul Bush
Director of Photography
Paul Bush
Sound
Andy Cowton

Genre

Experimental

Categories

Fiction Animation Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ancient Mariner Productions Ltd

93 Lausanne Road
London SE15 2HY
UK

T+44 (0)20 7635 7533

films@paulbushfilms.com

Sales Company

Ancient Mariner Productions Ltd

93 Lausanne Road
London SE15 2HY
UK

T+44 (0)20 7635 7533

films@paulbushfilms.com

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