Sutro

About This Movie

Sutro is this fascinating animated piece from 2010, a glitchy exploration of the Sutro Tower, that towering sentinel over San Francisco. The way it plays with visuals and sound creates this moody atmosphere, almost mythic. Scanner’s sound design from Lauwarm Instrumentals adds a layer of depth, really enhancing the eerie, electronic vibe. It’s not your standard animation; it feels more like a visual poem, an experimental take that captures the city's essence and its relationship with fog and technology. The pacing is meditative, allowing viewers to absorb the textures and sounds. You get drawn into a kind of trance, a reflection on presence and absence—definitely a unique piece in any collection.

Sutro has had a limited release, making it somewhat rare in the collector community. Its experimental nature means it doesn't fit neatly into traditional genres, which could either attract niche collectors or deter mainstream audiences. Some limited editions have popped up, but finding a good quality version can be tricky. There's a certain curiosity surrounding it, especially for those interested in animation and sound art.