Documentary film about visual effects master Emilio Ruiz del Rio. From his early works on films at 1942, to his last contribution at 2007, Emilio Ruiz talks on his film experiences and traditional trickery, using foreground miniatures, glass shots, and painted cut out miniatures. It shows interviews with some of the professionals he has worked with, like, Rafaela de Laurentiis, Ray Harryhausen, Guillermo del Toro, or Enzo Castellari
Practical Effects
Mind-blowing foreground miniatures that put CGI to shame.
Direction
Loving portrait that lets Emilio's hands do the talking.
Production
Rare glimpses of Spanish fantasy film history almost lost.
Director
Sigfrid Monleón
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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