Phenomena

Phenomena

Inspired by his physicist father, Josef Gatti transforms scientific experiments into a sensory work of art. Captured entirely in camera without visual effects or digital manipulation, Phenomena reveals hidden worlds beyond ordinary perception. 

Director

Josef Gatti

Runtime

86 Minutes

Country

Australia

Classification

All Ages

Inspired by his father, a physics teacher, debut filmmaker Josef Gatti turns the microscope towards the hidden forces that shape our world. Experiments led by the filmmaker reveal images captured entirely in camera without visual effects or digital manipulation - soap bubbles become distant planets, crystals bloom into alien landscapes, ferrofluids pulse with uncanny life and sound itself becomes visible. Accompanied by an immersive score from Nils Frahm and Rival Consoles, Phenomena becomes a sensory field guide to nature's hidden artistry, reminding us that in an age of infinitely malleable images, the most extraordinary remain real and authentic.

“This movie belongs on the biggest screen possible.”

In Session Film

“An iridescent ode to ordinary wonders.”

Variety

CPH:DOX

Sydney

Melbourne

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Film Credits

Director

Josef Gatti

Year

2026

Country

Australia

Language

English

Type

Feature Documentary

Program Strand

World Documentary

Producer

Josef Gatti, Rob Innes & Joseph Nizeti

Writer

Josef Gatti & Joseph Nizeti

Cinematographer

Martine Wolff

Editor

Johanna Scott & Josef Gatti

Music

Nils Frahm & Rival Consoles

Film Source

INDOX

Genre

Documentary, Experimental & Nature

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