Our Heavenly Bodies (1925)

Our Heavenly Bodies (1925) poster

Wunder der Schöpfung is an extraordinary, fascinating Kulturfilm trying to explain the whole human knowledge of the 1920s about the world and the universe. 15 special effects experts and 9 cameramen were involved in the production of this film which combines documentary scenes, historical documents, fiction elements, animation scenes and educational impact. It its beautifully colored, using tinting and toning in a very elaborated way. Some visual ideas in the sequences with a space shuttle visiting different planets in the universe seem to have to be the inspiration for Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Director: Hanns Walter Kornblum
Genre: Documentary, Science Fiction
Runtime: 92 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Friedrich Weinmann, Bodo Kuntze
Production: UFA, Colonna-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de

Keywords

silent film, kulturfilm

More Films by Director: Hanns Walter Kornblum
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Science Fiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Heavenly Bodies about?
Wunder der Schöpfung is an extraordinary, fascinating Kulturfilm trying to explain the whole human knowledge of the 1920s about the world and the universe. 15 special effects experts and 9 cameramen were involved in the production of this film which combines documentary scenes, historical documents, fiction elements, animation scenes and educational impact. It its beautifully colored, using tinting and toning in a very elaborated way. Some visual ideas in the sequences with a space shuttle visiting different planets in the universe seem to have to be the inspiration for Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Who directed Our Heavenly Bodies?
Our Heavenly Bodies was directed by Hanns Walter Kornblum.
Who stars in Our Heavenly Bodies?
Our Heavenly Bodies stars Margarete Schön, Theodor Loos, Paul Bildt, Margarethe Schlegel, Oskar Marion, Willy Kaiser-Heyl.
How long is Our Heavenly Bodies?
Our Heavenly Bodies has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Our Heavenly Bodies?
Our Heavenly Bodies is a Documentary, Science Fiction film.
Where was Our Heavenly Bodies produced?
Our Heavenly Bodies was produced in Germany.