And the earth was without form : visual effects and wonder in terrence malick's voyage of time (2016)

Abstract

Terrence Malick’s Voyage of Time puts the latesttechnology into the search for the oldest imageswe can think about, those of our origin. Takingthis paradox as a starting point, we will exploreprecedents of visual effects in science documentaries and their role in Malick’s particularquest for wonder. Are VFX capable of truth? Keywords: Terrence Malick, Science Documentary, Visual Effects, Computer Generated Imagery, Truth, Digital Aesthetics, Film Studies.