Memory: The Origins of Alien(2019)

Plot Summary

• In the late 1970s, a motley crew of underachieving filmmakers sets out to create a groundbreaking sci-fi film that they hope will redefine the genre. Led by the enthusiastic but hapless director, Max, the team brainstorms wild ideas about a terrifying alien species. However, their lack of experience quickly turns the project into a comedy of errors. When a mysterious manuscript containing the film's concepts accidentally comes to life, they unwittingly summon an actual Xenomorph.What should be a fearsome creature instead turns out to be a bumbling alien that's more interested in munching on craft services than causing chaos. As the crew scrambles to contain their creation, their chaotic attempts lead to absurd situations: a costume malfunction during a key scene, awkward encounters with studio executives, and hilariously disastrous special effects.Amid the chaos, the team learns valuable lessons about collaboration, creativity, and the importance of sticking to the script-if only they could find it! Their wild brainstorming sessions lead to a series of comedic misunderstandings, turning their set into a slapstick battleground.As the line between reality and fiction blurs, the filmmakers must race against time to complete their film while avoiding their own creation. With a nostalgic nod to the classic sci-fi genre, "Memory: The Origins of Alien" reveals that sometimes, the scariest thing in space isn't the alien, but the wild imagination of its creators. Filled with laughter and heart, this documentary-style comedy captures the spirit of creativity gone awry.

Storyline

• Alien (1979) with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time came to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears. The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious. — Production