Who directed 'Perfectly a Strangeness'?

'Perfectly a Strangeness' was directed by Alison McAlpine, a poet and filmmaker from Montreal.

When will 'Perfectly a Strangeness' be available on Criterion Channel?

The documentary is scheduled for a March debut on Criterion Channel.

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Donkeys Explore Universe in Oscar-Nominated Short

Q: What is the documentary 'Perfectly a Strangeness' about?

The documentary follows three donkeys as they discover an abandoned astronomical observatory and explore the universe in the Atacama Desert.

10 Feb

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Summary

An Oscar-nominated documentary features donkeys as protagonists.
The film uses unique camera techniques to mimic donkey perspectives.
It was filmed in Chile's Atacama Desert and debuts in March.

Donkeys Explore Universe in Oscar-Nominated Short

Criterion Channel has secured the rights to Alison McAlpine's critically acclaimed short documentary, "Perfectly a Strangeness." This Oscar-nominated film, celebrated with over 20 international awards, is set to premiere on the streaming service in March.

The documentary takes viewers on a unique journey through the Atacama Desert in Chile, following three donkeys as they discover an abandoned astronomical observatory. Director Alison McAlpine, a poet and filmmaker from Montreal, employed innovative visual techniques, including adopting the donkeys' point of view and utilizing anamorphic lenses.