Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“The Avengers,” “Alien Resurrection” and “The Fifth Element” are just a few of the high-profile films that illustrator Sylvain Despretz has worked on; he’s also collaborated with masters of filmmaking including Ridley Scott, Stanley Kubrick and David Fincher.Now Despretz is sharing his art in the book “Los ángeles,” published in May by Caurette.
It not only offers insight into his craft but provides film buffs with a glimpse into the importance of illustration in cinema.Whether it’s motion, sound, imagery composition or movement, Despretz explains, “it’s how we tell stories without words.”Of particular interest is Scott’s 2000 “Gladiator,” which won five Oscars, including best picture, costumes and special.
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