Alison McAlpine

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Director

Alison McAlpine is a Canadian filmmaker known for her work in documentary cinema. Her notable works include "Second Sight," a short documentary that explores the intersection of vision and memory, and "Cielo," a feature documentary that delves into the wonder and mystery of the night sky in the Atacama Desert in Chile. McAlpine often draws on poetic narrative techniques to create films that are both visually stunning and thought-provoking. "Cielo" has been recognized for its outstanding cinematography and has garnered several awards at international film festivals. Her films usually reflect a deep engagement with the environments and subjects she chooses to explore, emphasizing beauty and philosophical inquiry.