The Magic Sun
Originally released in 1966. The Magic Sun is a documentary/music film. directed by Phill Niblock. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sun Ra and Marshall Allen
Synopsis
Multi-faceted artist Phil Niblock captures a brief moment of an interstellar communication by the Arkestra in their prime. Black turns white in a so-called negative post-process, while Niblock's camera focuses on microscopic details of hands, bodies and instruments. A brilliant tribute to the Sun King by another brilliant supra-planetary sovereign. (Eye of Sound)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Experimental Intermedia
- Phill Niblock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Sun about?
Multi-faceted artist Phil Niblock captures a brief moment of an interstellar communication by the Arkestra in their prime. Black turns white in a so-called negative post-process, while Niblock's ca...
Who directed The Magic Sun?
The Magic Sun was directed by Phill Niblock.
How long is The Magic Sun?
The Magic Sun has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was The Magic Sun released?
The Magic Sun was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Sun?
The main cast of The Magic Sun includes Sun Ra, Marshall Allen.