Ludwig Oblin - LYTNIM :: Photographer

COMMANDO NINJA, is an 80s action comedy, tribute to the Action Hero Movies, written and directed by Benjamin Combes.

I worked as film still photographer and cinematographer on night scenes.

PLOT

John is a Vietnam Green Beret Vet, Half Commando, Half Ninja, whose daughter has been abducted by a secret Ninja Organization, led by a Central-American dictator, who wants to create a new-world order... through time.

International version

Official trailer

Making of

Film Stills

These stills were shot in my studio and made to introduce the main characters for promotional purpose, base material for the posters' creation and also as a reward for the Kickstarter's backers.

JOHN HUNTER portrayed by Eric Carlesi

COLONEL KINSKY portrayed by Olivier Dobremel

PIZZA KILLER portrayed by Stéphane Asensio

The Red Ninja

The promotional shots were used for collectible cards' illustration
with an additional artwork done by Rudy Wilde.

Official version, artwork by Oskar Ankarudd

Alternative version, artwork by Oskar Ankarudd

These are the movie posters illustrated by Oskar Ankarudd which were based on my photos and stills.

Credits

Directed & Written by
Benjamin Combes

Starring
Eric Carlesi
Philippe Allier
Olivier Dobremel (aka DOBBS)
Stéphane Asensio
Cécile Fargues
Anaëlle Rincent
Charlotte Poncin
Thyra Hann Phonephet

Co-producer
James Secker

Photography by
Ludwig Oblin / Lytnim

Sound Design
Alexis Laugier
Arnaud Noble
Benoît Marsalone
Eric Maugérard

Music
Thomas Cappeau

addtional music
OGRE (Robin Ogden)
Volt Age
Flash Arnold
Cobra Copter

Animated Logos
BLOOD+CHROME

Stills & Promotional shots
Ludwig Oblin / Lytnim