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2001: The Making of a Myth

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2001: The Making of a Myth (2001)
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The geniality of the mythical Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" is explored and debated here by scholars, author Arthur C. Clarke and some members of the cast and crew who were p... Read allThe geniality of the mythical Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" is explored and debated here by scholars, author Arthur C. Clarke and some members of the cast and crew who were part of the magnificent experience that would become one of the landmarks of science fictio... Read allThe geniality of the mythical Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" is explored and debated here by scholars, author Arthur C. Clarke and some members of the cast and crew who were part of the magnificent experience that would become one of the landmarks of science fiction movies, still fascinating audiences with its mystery, its visual and its messages.
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    • Director
      • Paul Joyce
    • Stars
      • James Cameron
      • Arthur C. Clarke
      • Con Pederson
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    • Director
      • Paul Joyce
    • Stars
      • James Cameron
      • Arthur C. Clarke
      • Con Pederson
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    James Cameron
    James Cameron
    • Self - Narrator
    Arthur C. Clarke
    Arthur C. Clarke
    • Self
    • (as Sir Arthur C. Clarke)
    Con Pederson
    • Self - Special Photographic Effects Supervisor: '2001'
    Douglas Trumbull
    Douglas Trumbull
    • Self - Special Photographic Effects Supervisor: '2001'
    • (as Doug Trumbull)
    Brian Johnson
    Brian Johnson
    • Self - Special Effects Artist: '2001'
    Fred Ordway
    • Self - Scientific Consultant: '2001'
    Heather Downham
    Heather Downham
    • Self
    Stanley Kubrick
    Stanley Kubrick
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Ed Bishop
    Ed Bishop
    • Self
    Daniel Richter
    Daniel Richter
    • Self - Actor 'Moonwatcher'
    • (as Dan Richter)
    Keith Denny
    • Self
    Camille Paglia
    • Self - Writer and Art Critic
    • (as Professor Camille Paglia)
    Ray Lovejoy
    • Self - Film Editor: '2001'
    Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea
    • Self - Leading Actor: '2001'
    Ron Brachman
    • Self - Artifical Intelligence Expert: AT&T
    • (as Dr. Ron Brachman)
    Elvis Mitchell
    Elvis Mitchell
    • Self - Film Critic, New York Times
    John M. Logsdon
    • Self - Director: Space Policy Unit, Washington DC
    • (as John Logsdon)
    Roy Coutinho
    • Self - videophone technologist, AT&T
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      • Paul Joyce
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      This documentary is featured on the 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Special Edition DVD released in 2007
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      Features 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

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    For those who have seen 2001: A Space Odyssey and are puzzled either by the stunning visuals or the overarching meaning, this documentary does a nice job in explaining many of the common questions. Since it was produced before CGI effects, it was really impressive to see some of the clever solutions they came up with for floating pens (no string!), the complex tracking shots, the appearance of weightlessness walking and the dazzling color array traveling through the cosmos. The documentary also brings back many of the original actors and actresses. They also discussed the long gorilla scene, H.A.L., the obelisk and the purpose of how it all ties together.
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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 2001: La realizzazione di un mito
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Atlantic Celtic Films
      • Lucida Productions
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      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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