Ilford H.P.S. Film

High-speed panchromatic black-and-white film launched by Ilford in 1954 as "the fastest film in the world," initially rated at 400 ASA. Re-rated to 800 ASA in the 1960 speed revision. Jean-Luc Godard shot Alphaville (1965) on HPS using mostly available light.

Artists who use this(1)

Raoul Coutard

Connection note

Still photography film adapted for motion picture use on Breathless. 18-metre lengths spliced to make 120-metre rolls. Pushed from 400 to 800 ASA. Producer said "the New Wave would have never existed without this ultra-sensitive film stock"

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Last updated March 20, 2026