Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” is often considered the greatest science-fiction film ever made, and it is officially celebrating its 50th anniversary in April 2018. IndieWire celebrates by looking back at some incredible behind-the-scenes set photos featuring Kubrick, the actors, and more.
Stanley Kubrick films a scene from “2001: A Space Odyssey” depicting an astronaut walking on the surface of the moon.
Stanley Kubrick behind the scenes of “2001: A Space Odyssey” during principal photography.
Crew workers help build a part of the “2001: A Space Odyssey” spaceship.
Kubrick directs a group of actors in front of the Monolith. The set is designed to look like the surface of the moon.
Stanley Kubrick sets up a shot during the production of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Stanley Kubrick sets up a shot featuring actor William Sylvester.
Stanley Kubrick takes a break while a scene inside the “2001” spaceship is set up.
Set photo depicting actors standing on the Moon set.
Stanley Kubrick directs actors Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood during a scene.
Stanley Kubrick on the set of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
“2001: A Space Odyssey” actors and crew getting a shot ready to film.
Kubrick directing a scene inside the neoclassical bedroom featured during the film’s third act climax.
Edwina Carroll poses for a photo on the set of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Stanley Kubrick getting a camera perpared before filming a scene in “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Set photo depicting Gary Lockwood inside the “2001: A Space Odyssey” spaceship.
“2001: A Space Odyssey” crew members getting the set ready for filming.
Actor William Sylvester on the set of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Stanley Kubrick works with an actor on the set of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Kubrick speaks with a group of actors and crew on the set of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Stanley Kubrick on the set of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”