Lateral
2024
Synopsis
Artist Charlie Shackleton realizes he can trick the human brain into detecting 3D images without using two cameras. He scours cinema history for hidden depths, testing out tracking shots from various films, including works by Chantal Akerman and Stanley Kubrick.
Editorial
Adopting a simple formal trick, this understated short is a beautiful reminder that the human eye plays a crucial part in the creation of movie magic. Inviting us to participate in a quietly stunning experiment, Charlie Shackleton’s soothing narration conjures up exciting filmmaking horizons.
