Countdown für die Ewigkeit (1997)

In 1980, the American professor Thomas A. Sebeok received a call that took him by surprise. He was to participate in a crisis team of the Bechtel corporation. This assembly of renowned scientists was concerned with the question of what should be done with the now accumulated quantities of radioactive waste from military and civilian use. One task was to develop notification systems that would still be able to warn of the dangers of radioactive substances 10,000 years from now.

Director: Reinhard Schneider
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Bernhard Schönherr
Editing: Reinhard Schneider, Bernhard Schönherr
Production: Reinhard Schneider Filmproduktion, Sender Freies Berlin
Country: Germany
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

toxic waste, semiotics

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Countdown für die Ewigkeit about?
In 1980, the American professor Thomas A. Sebeok received a call that took him by surprise. He was to participate in a crisis team of the Bechtel corporation. This assembly of renowned scientists was concerned with the question of what should be done with the now accumulated quantities of radioactive waste from military and civilian use. One task was to develop notification systems that would still be able to warn of the dangers of radioactive substances 10,000 years from now.
Who directed Countdown für die Ewigkeit?
Countdown für die Ewigkeit was directed by Reinhard Schneider.
Who stars in Countdown für die Ewigkeit?
Countdown für die Ewigkeit stars Peter Simonischek, Thomas Sebeok, Roland Posner, Vilmos Voigt, Bruno Thomauske, Klaus Duphorn.
How long is Countdown für die Ewigkeit?
Countdown für die Ewigkeit has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Countdown für die Ewigkeit?
Countdown für die Ewigkeit is a Documentary film.
Where was Countdown für die Ewigkeit produced?
Countdown für die Ewigkeit was produced in Germany.