
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
