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Cannes Goes Analog: Sci-Fi and Schlock Dominate
15 May
Summary
- Filmmaker László Nemes's WWII drama 'Moulin' premiered at Cannes.
- Post-production for 'Moulin' was completed at Budapest's NFI Filmlab.
- The lab utilized advanced analog and digital techniques, including bleach bypass.
László Nemes, the Oscar-winning director behind "Son of Saul," presented his historical drama "Moulin" at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which focuses on a World War II resistance fighter, underwent its final post-production stages at Budapest's NFI Filmlab. This facility, noted as Central Europe's most experienced, utilized advanced processing machines.
Cinematographer Mátyás Erdély's work on "Moulin" was enhanced through techniques like bleach bypass, mirroring processes used in films such as Jordan Peele's "Nope." Senior colorist László Kovács stated that over six months were dedicated to grading the film, leveraging tools like Baselight to amplify the visual narrative.
The NFI Filmlab, a collaboration partner with Pioneer Stillking Films, showcased its comprehensive analog and digital capabilities. The lab is committed to preserving analog filmmaking, even as machines become obsolete. They actively train staff, ensuring knowledge transfer to younger professionals passionate about traditional film techniques.
