All You Zombies: Bringing 'Predestination' to Life (2015)

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Documentary about the making of the Spierig Brothers' 2014 film PREDESTINATION that is based on Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 science-fiction short story '—All You Zombies—'. Through interviews with cast and crew, film clips and behind-the-scenes footage, this documentary thoroughly explores how the film came to be from casting to pre-production to principal photography to post-production. Interviewees include writers/directors Michael and Peter Spierig, producers Paddy McDonald and Tim McGahan, director of photography Ben Nott, special makeup effects designer Steve Boyle, production designer Matthew Putland, special makeup effects supervisor Samantha Lyttle, costume designer Wendy Cork, film editor Matt Villa, and actors Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor and Ethan Hawke.

Intro
"All You Zombies: Bringing 'Predestination' to Life" is a 2015 film that supplies an extensive appearance behind the scenes of the movie 'Predestination'. The insight discloses into the story, source material, conception, and production details that bring the Sci-fi thriller 'Predestination' to life.

Concept and Inspiration
The film's title recommendations Robert A. Heinlein's short story, "All You Zombies", the original source product adapted by the Spierig Brothers (Michael and Peter) for the 'Predestination' movie script. The directors stayed faithful to Heinlein's text and its styles of time travel and paradox, while injecting their unique vision and ingenious storytelling strategies.

Character Development
'All You Zombies' not only checks out concept but also dives deep into character development and casting. Much attention is provided to lead character Ethan Hawke's role as The Barkeep and his understanding of the complex timelines and plot twists which are the cornerstone of 'Predestination'. Sarah Snook's gender-bending function as Jane/John is likewise gone over in information, highlighting her transformation and her good efficiency.

Style and Production
The film meticulously demonstrates how the style and production teams reproduced the duration and futuristic settings of 'Predestination'. Cinematography, costume style, set development, and the choice of shooting locations are explored, while shedding light on the precise attention to detail that the production team accepted. The film provides an extensive take a look at the production procedure, from early phases of pre-production to the last shooting days.

Digital Effects and Music
A vital part of 'Predestination' depends on its visual impacts and music, both of which are extensively gone over in 'All You Zombies'. The film shows how the Spierig Brothers worked closely with their team to develop the time travel sequences, mixing useful impacts with digital technology. Additionally, it supplies insight into the evocative score and sound style, which played a considerable role in constructing the film's exhilarating environment.

Release and Reception
'All You Zombies' ends with a conversation on the film's release and its reception from audiences and critics. Despite its complicated narrative, 'Predestination' was normally well-received, with particular appreciation for its story construction, performances, and style elements. The Spierig Brothers' adaptational success saw the film acquire a faithful fanbase who appreciated the motion picture's thought-provoking narrative and skilled execution of a potentially perplexing time-travel plot.

In conclusion, 'All You Zombies: Bringing 'Predestination' to Life' from 2015, acts as a comprehensive guide to the making of 'Predestination'. It checks out the Spierig Brothers' vision and their journey in transforming Robert A. Heinlein's timeless narrative into an aesthetically stunning and psychologically stimulating feature movie. Whether you're a fan of 'Predestination' or a film enthusiast thinking about the film production process, 'All You Zombies' is an engaging watch.

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