Trumbull Land (2018) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 52 mins · English

Directed by

Grégory Wallet

Starring

Bruce Dern, Christopher Walken, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Stanley Kubrick, Denis Villeneuve

This documentary offers a revealing portrait of Douglas Trumbull, the visionary effects artist behind iconic films like "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Blade Runner," and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." The film explores Trumbull’s pioneering career, highlighting his contributions to science fiction cinema as both a special effects master and director of films like "Silent Running" and "Brainstorm." Now in his seventies, Trumbull remains driven by innovation, pursuing immersive cinematic experiences that place audiences at the heart of the story. The film provides access to his studios and delves into his unique approach to filmmaking.