Fantastic Fungi
Appearance
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Directed by | Louie Schwartzberg |
Written by | Mark Monroe |
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Narrated by | Brie Larson |
Edited by | Kevin Klauber, Annie Wilkes |
Music by | Adam Peters |
Production company | Moving Art |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Fantastic Fungi is a 2019 American documentary film directed by Louie Schwartzberg.[1] The film combines time-lapse cinematography, CGI, and interviews in an overview of the biology, environmental roles, and various uses of fungi.[2]
Reception
Critics praised Schwartzberg's time-lapse cinematography. Some critics found the narration unnecessary.[3][4]
An album inspired by the documentary, "Fantastic Fungi: Reimagine" is being released Sept. 18, 2020 and features new songs from Jason Mraz & Raining Jane, Amber Rubarth, Merlin Sheldrake, Desert Dwellers featuring Paul Stamets, Yaima, Beautiful Chorus, Brett Dennen, Deva Premal & Miten, and more. [5]
References
- ^ "FANTASTIC FUNGI". AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. U.S.: AFI Silver. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (10 October 2019). "'Fantastic Fungi' Review: The Magic of Mushrooms". New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ DeFore, John (8 October 2019). "'Fantastic Fungi': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ Morgenstern, Joe (24 October 2019). "'Fantastic Fungi' Review: Magic Mushrooms". Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ https://fantasticfungi.com/reimagine-album/
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