Children of Stars (2023)
Astrophysicist Jean Surdej brings a small group of teenage pupils on a trip to the Lofoten islands in northern Norway, for a very special class on the solar system. Using the geography of the archipelago to illustrate the distances between the planets, they journey through space by car and ferry, with the picturesque landscapes standing in for the black emptiness that surround the heavenly bodies. A masterstroke of both pedagogy and filmmaking, Children of Stars is a captivating documentary about humanity's place in the grand scheme of things.
Director: Jørn Nyseth Ranum, Aaslaug Vaa
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: October 23, 2023
Country: Norway
Language: English, Norsk
Original Language: no
Themes
Earth from Space: A Global View
Keywords
planet mars, winter, mountain, norway, snow, planet, solar system, planet earth, planet neptune, lofoten, teenager, planets, planet mercury, planet uranus, planet saturn
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of Stars about?
- Astrophysicist Jean Surdej brings a small group of teenage pupils on a trip to the Lofoten islands in northern Norway, for a very special class on the solar system. Using the geography of the archipelago to illustrate the distances between the planets, they journey through space by car and ferry, with the picturesque landscapes standing in for the black emptiness that surround the heavenly bodies. A masterstroke of both pedagogy and filmmaking, Children of Stars is a captivating documentary about humanity's place in the grand scheme of things.
- Who directed Children of Stars?
- Children of Stars was directed by Jørn Nyseth Ranum, Aaslaug Vaa.
- What genre is Children of Stars?
- Children of Stars is a Documentary film.
- Where was Children of Stars produced?
- Children of Stars was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Children of Stars?
- The themes of Children of Stars include: Earth from Space: A Global View.