The Mind-Bending Illusion and More Secrets
In the cosmic world of “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968)! Stanley Kubrick’s ingenious trickery brought us the mesmerizing “floating pen.” To achieve that effect, the crew carefully glued the pen to a massive glass sheet, then spun it around to create the illusion of weightlessness.
As if that mind-bending on-screen illusion wasn’t enough, the film became even more famous for its accurate scientific depiction of space flight. It also pioneered special effects and ambiguous imagery while avoiding traditional cinematic and narrative techniques.
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