Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

In the annals of cinema, no one embodies the enchantment of filmmaking quite like special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen. This comprehensive documentary delves into the life of the visionary behind iconic effects in movies such as “Clash of the Titans,” “One Million Years B.C.,” and “Jason and the Argonauts,” among others. It includes interviews with Harryhausen himself, as well as with a host of animators and directors who have drawn inspiration from his work, including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron, and Steven Spielberg. Additionally, the film showcases previously unseen footage of tests and experiments that have recently come to light.