Sirius (film)
| Sirius | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Amardeep Kaleka |
| Produced by |
Steven M. Greer Rizwan Virk Amar Kaleka J. D. Seraphine Xaypani Baccam Jared Bonshire Benjamin Gerry |
| Narrated by | Thomas Jane |
| Music by |
Todd Richards Peter Kater |
| Cinematography | Ramy Romany |
| Edited by | Laurie Knapp |
Production company |
Neverending Light Productions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sirius is a 2013 documentary directed by Amardeep Kaleka, based upon ufologist Steven M. Greer's book Hidden Truth, Forbidden Knowledge.[1][2] Partially funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign,[3] the movie is narrated by Thomas Jane and follows Greer's efforts to reveal what he claims is information about top secret energy projects and propulsion techniques.[4]
Sirius features interviews from former officials from the government and military as well as images and a DNA analysis of the six-inch human skeleton known as Ata that was found in the Atacama desert in northern Chile in 2003.[5] The film premiered on April 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California as well as online.[6][7]
Synopsis
Sirius is divided into three sections. The first section covers the filmmakers' attempt to offer evidence that they believe shows proof for the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. This portion of the film features government documents, government and military witness testimony, and audio and visual evidence.
The second section contains interviews of people who claim that there are secret technologies being suppressed for development or use. Some of the interviewees also claim that they can derive energy from what they call a "zero-point field", while opining that the technology has been suppressed by various groups. Sirius also covers claims that man-made anti-gravity vehicles have been used for nearly 50 years, some of which have been used to perpetuate ET-abduction hoaxes in order to maintain control over the population.
The final section explores how the filmmakers believe peaceful contact with extraterrestrials is being made through the CE-5 protocols developed by Greer.
Reception
Critical reception was mostly negative.[8][9] Hollywood Reporter criticized the film, saying that "Kaleka is so undiscerning in his choice of interviewees and so scattershot in his presentation that potentially credible subjects look nutso by association, and no sighting anecdote generates enough narrative momentum to dent a viewer's skepticism".[10] The Village Voice also gave a predominantly negative review, expressing frustration over the film not living up to its potential.[11]
References
- ↑ Speigel, Lee (7 April 2013). "'Sirius,' Steven Greer's Film, Claims To Unveil Tiny 'Alien' Humanoid (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ Sullivan, Paul. "New documentary proves aliens exist. We're dead Sirius". Metro News. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "SIRIUS by Neverending Light Productions". Kickstarter. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Tiny Alien Humanoid Claimed To Exist In Steven Greer's Upcoming Documentary 'Sirius' [PHOTO, VIDEO]". Ibtimes.com. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ↑ "Extraterrestrial documentary Sirius has a tiny alien to prove UFO's are real". JoBlo. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Filmmaker gets serious about aliens - The West Australian". Au.news.yahoo.com. 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ↑ "'Sirius' documentary has premiered, now available to view or buy". Digital Journal. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ RAPOLD, NICOLAS (30 May 2013). "About Those Visitors From Other Planets". NY Times. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ Smith Nehme, Farran. "'Sirius' review". NY Post. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ DeFore, John (28 May 2013). "Sirius: Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ Schenker, Andrew. "Sirius Squanders Its Political Arguments on CSETI Hippies in the Desert". Village Voice. Retrieved 6 December 2013.