The Solar Movie

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Movie
Original title The Solar Movie
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1979
length 9 minutes
Rod
Director Elaine Bass
Saul Bass
script Stan Hart
Saul Bass
Elaine Bass
production Saul Bass
Michael Britton
music Larry Cansler
camera Michael A. Brown
cut Jeffrey A. Okun

The Solar Film , according to the opening credits A Short Film on Solar Energy , is an American partially animated short film directed by Elaine Bass and Saul Bass from 1979.

action

The film describes the formation of the earth and the role of the sun, which made life possible. This is followed by an overview of the relationship between people and the sun, which ranged from fear and adoration among the Egyptians to the use of the sun as a means of orientation or as a source of warmth. Recently, however, only coal and oil have been used as heat and energy donors. The consequences are massive air pollution, a built-up landscape and - due to gasoline production - the increase in cars on the roads, which in turn leads to traffic jams. Coal and air, on the other hand, are finite.

Solar energy offers a way out of the apparent dead end . Various people in the film describe it as inexpensive, pollutant-free and accident-free, among other things. The sun also has the advantage that it will remain with mankind for a very long time. Pictures from solar systems are followed by a picture of a toddler walking towards the setting sun. The credits call on the viewer to use solar energy more as an energy source or to perceive it as an alternative and to promote its use.

production

The Solar Film was created as a film for Consumer Action Now . The animation sequences around coal and oil are by Art Goodman and Herb Klynn . The narrator of the film is John H. Mayer . The film was first released in 1979 and was shown at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1980 .

Awards

The Solar Film was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Short Film in 1980 .

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