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Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
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PHIL TIPPETT: MAD DREAMS AND MONSTERS

Phil Tippett: Des rêves et des monstres

Directed by Gilles Penso, Alexandre Poncet
France, 2019
Documentary

Synopsis

Stop-motion animator Phil Tippett has given life to unforgettable cinematic creatures throughout his career—from Jabba the Hutt to the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park. But beyond this Hollywood resume lies a mad artist who spends most of his days in his workshop experimenting with anything he can find.

Synopsis

Stop-motion animator Phil Tippett has given life to unforgettable cinematic creatures throughout his career—from Jabba the Hutt to the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park. But beyond this Hollywood resume lies a mad artist who spends most of his days in his workshop experimenting with anything he can find.

Our take

From Star Wars and RoboCop to directorial effort Mad God, Phil Tippett has been a visual-effects titan, even as the film industry has moved into increasingly digital modes of production. This lively, insightful documentary allows the artist to express his philosophy alongside his craft.