Black Sun
Production Company: Passion Pictures
Director/Director of Photography/Film Edoitor: Gary Tarn
Producer: John Battsek
Release Date: 2005
Main Cast: Hugues de Montalembert
Synopsis:
While living in New York, painter and film maker Hugues de Montalembert fell victim to a random attack. As he fought for his life, paint remover was thrown into his eyes - causing him to be permanently blinded. Gradually, de Montalembert learned to come to terms with his loss of sight, and discovered a rare ability to create an internal visual world. He eventually started to travel again - alone - documenting his travels in a series of books. BLACK SUN deals with loss, perception, memory and faith. Combining de Montalembert’s audio narrative with stunning visuals, the film articulates the immediate and longer-term consequences of the attack as de Montalembert reflects on his perceptions of the world. Black Sun is a poetic meditation on an extraordinary life without vision.
Released theatrically in the UK May 06, the film is currently on limited nationwide release, and has been acquired by BBC Storyville and HBO in N America.
Nominated for a BAFTA in the following category: The Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a British Director in their First Feature Film, 2007
Molinare Team:
Colourist: Tim Waller
Dubbing Mixer: George Foulgham
Sound Editors: Nigel Squibbs, Lisa McMahon
Co Executive Producer: Mark Foligno
Post Production Manager: Nina Khan