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Phenomena

2026

Phenomena

2026

Phenomena

Inspired by his physicist father, Josef Gatti transforms scientific experiments into a sensory work of art. Captured entirely in camera without visual effects or digital manipulation, Phenomena reveals hidden worlds beyond ordinary perception.

Runtime

86 Minutes

Country

Australia

Classification

All Ages

Inspired by his father, a physics teacher, debut filmmaker Josef Gatti turns the microscope towards the hidden forces that shape our world. Experiments led by the filmmaker reveal images images captured entirely in camera without visual effects or digital manipulation - soap bubbles become distant planets, crystals bloom into alien landscapes, ferrofluids pulse with uncanny life and sound itself becomes visible. Accompanied by an immersive score from Nils Frahm and Rival Consoles, Phenomena becomes a sensory field guide to nature's hidden artistry, reminding us that in an age of infinitely malleable images, the most extraordinary remain real and authentic.

“This movie belongs on the biggest screen possible.”

In Session Film

“An iridescent ode to ordinary wonders.”

Variety

CPH:DOX

Sydney

Melbourne

Film Credits

Country

Australia

Program Strand

World Documentary

Cinematographer

Martine Wolff

Editor

Johanna Scott & Josef Gatti

Music

Nils Frahm & Rival Consoles

Genre

Documentary, Experimental & Nature

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