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.

2026
Phenomena
Phenomena
Director
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.
“An iridescent ode to ordinary wonders.” (Variety) “This movie belongs on the biggest screen possible.”
In Session Film
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
