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Tamalpais (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 2009, Tamalpais is a notable film directed by Chris Kennedy.

What it’s about. Shot on Mount Tamalpais, a spatial matrix replaces temporal causality with contiguous space. A view of landscape is taken apart, to be reconstituted through memory. The grid, a reference to the “veil of threads” invented by Albrecht Dürer as an aid for perspective drawing – to transfer vision to a sheet of paper – is used for an opposite effect – to disperse a landscape across time. The viewer is asked to remember the space as it passes and reconstitute it from memory, actively connecting the image across space and time.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Tamalpais sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tamalpais page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tamalpais (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tamalpais change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tamalpais worth watching?
Tamalpais holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Tamalpais released?
Tamalpais was released in 2009.