The Obsidian Meridian
Directed by Jonathan Vance
An uncompromising exploration of temporal alienation and architectural dread. Vance crafts a rigorous, sensory masterwork with deliberate pacing, striking 65mm monochrome cinematography, and a haunting ambient score that lingers long after the final cut.
Format
35mm Anamorphic
Aspect Ratio
2.39:1
Sound
Dolby Atmos 7.1.4
Classification
Index Vault #084
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