Fantastic Fungi

Fantastic Fungi is a 2019 American documentary film directed by Louie Schwartzberg.[1] The film combines time-lapse cinematography, CGI, and interviews in an overview of the biology, environmental roles, and various uses of fungi.[2]

Fantastic Fungi
Directed byLouie Schwartzberg
Produced by
  • Lyn Davis Lear, Louie Schwartzberg, Elease Lui Stemp
Written byMark Monroe
Starring
Narrated byBrie Larson
Music byAdam Peters
Edited byKevin Klauber, Annie Wilkes
Production
company
Moving Art
Release date
  • October 11, 2019 (2019-10-11) (United States)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Reception

Critics praised Schwartzberg's time-lapse cinematography. Some critics found the narration unnecessary.[3][4]

An album inspired by the documentary, "Fantastic Fungi: Reimagine" is being released Sept. 18, 2020 and features new songs from Jason Mraz & Raining Jane, Amber Rubarth, Merlin Sheldrake, Desert Dwellers featuring Paul Stamets, Yaima, Beautiful Chorus, Brett Dennen, Deva Premal & Miten, and more. [5]

References
  1. "FANTASTIC FUNGI". AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. U.S.: AFI Silver. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  2. Catsoulis, Jeannette (10 October 2019). "'Fantastic Fungi' Review: The Magic of Mushrooms". New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  3. DeFore, John (8 October 2019). "'Fantastic Fungi': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  4. Morgenstern, Joe (24 October 2019). "'Fantastic Fungi' Review: Magic Mushrooms". Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  5. https://fantasticfungi.com/reimagine-album/


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