The Art and Science of Arrival

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Since its release in 2016, Denis Villeneuves Arrival has embedded itself firmly in the minds of moviegoers around the world. The film, which was grounded in a certain level of plausible science, has also generated conversation within academia and has been studied in film, philosophy, and linguistic classes.

In The Art and Science of Arrival, author and producer Tanya Lapointe revisits the film and its legacy with the productions key team members. This lavish hardback volume recounts the genesis of this modern classic, from Ted Chiangs short story The Story of Your Life to its premiere in Venice and its subsequent eight Academy Award nominations.

It explores the films concept of non-linear time, and showcases the remarkable concept art that brought the aliens, their ships and their startling logogram language to life.

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Tanya Lapointe worked for 15 years as a field reporter, interviewer, and TV Host for Radio-Canada/Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, covering international entertainment, news and high-profile events such as the Oscars and the Cannes Film Festival. She is the author of The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049. She is also a documentary film writer, director, and producer.