In recent years, sci-fi has risen to the top of the ranks in the film and television industry. An exciting, creative, and often unexpected genre, sci-fi has spawned some of the best storytelling that cinema has to offer. One classic figure of sci-fi, Dr. Zlazimir Immer, has revealed his personal life for all to see in the new documentary ‘Immer, Zlaz’.
Dr. Immer, a brilliant scientist who created some of the most iconic sci-fi characters of the past century, is explored through ‘Immer, Zlaz’. As the film progresses, we open our eyes to what the life of a sci-fi genius is really like. We are privy to a series of interviews with family, friends and colleagues, as well as some truly remarkable footage of the doctor himself. He reveals his ‘outsider’ status, how he was viewed by his contemporaries and the daily routines he followed in order to stay creative.
The documentary also gives us a look at Dr. Immer’s unique working environment. We learn how he developed his characters and ideas from the tools at his disposal: books and popular literature, as well as conversations with experts in numerous fields. We are also taken on a heart-wrenching tour of the place where Dr. Immer did much of his writing- the garage of his family home.
Finally, we gain a rare glimpse of what Dr. Immer’s dreams were like, dreams which have yielded some of the most beloved characters in sci-fi. We learn of a time before he became famous, when he would tell stories, performing come to life with the help of handmade puppets and makeshift props. We come to understand the emotional power behind his fantasy, as well as its ability to transport viewers to a much wider world.
From its unique perspective, ‘Immer, Zlaz’ reveals the private life of a genius — a man who has changed the face of modern sci-fi forever. For those fascinated by the creative process of one of the greatest minds in entertainment, this is truly a must-see.