No. 2: Message From the Sun (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1947, No. 2: Message From the Sun is a notable film directed by Harry Smith.
What it’s about. Hand-painted 35 mm stock photographed in 16 mm, color, 2:15 or 10 min. Initially intended to be screened with and synchronized to Dizzy Gillespie's Algo Bueno. This film "takes place either inside the sun or in... Switzerland" according to Smith. To produce this film he used a technique that involved cutting stickers of the type used to reinforce the holes in 3-ring binder paper. These were applied to 16 mm movie film and used like a stencil. Layers of vaseline and paint were used to color each frame in this manner. The effect is hypnotic, psychedelic and is something like a visual music.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, No. 2: Message From the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No. 2: Message From the Sun page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No. 2: Message From the Sun (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No. 2: Message From the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No. 2: Message From the Sun worth watching?
- No. 2: Message From the Sun holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was No. 2: Message From the Sun released?
- No. 2: Message From the Sun was released in 1947.