Deserter (1991)
In this short fiction film, the observation satellite Zenon has, on its own, left its assigned orbit and is refusing to send back vital data concerning the Earth's water reserves. Those in charge of the Research Center that sent the satellite up are threatening to destroy this free and intelligent "spirit" if Estelle, the scientist controlling it, cannot make her "friend" see reason. A follow-up to the film "The Aquanaut".
Director: Michel Murray
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Marie-Josée Gauthier - Stella
- Widemir Normil - Akossi-Woyo Barthélémy
- Khanh Hua - Léon Nguyen
- Norman Helms - The Guard
- Adrian Knight - Zenon (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Jocelyn Therrien
Editing: Pierre Lemelin
Production: ONF | NFB, Sphère Média
Language: English
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deserter about?
- In this short fiction film, the observation satellite Zenon has, on its own, left its assigned orbit and is refusing to send back vital data concerning the Earth's water reserves. Those in charge of the Research Center that sent the satellite up are threatening to destroy this free and intelligent "spirit" if Estelle, the scientist controlling it, cannot make her "friend" see reason. A follow-up to the film "The Aquanaut".
- Who directed Deserter?
- Deserter was directed by Michel Murray.
- Who stars in Deserter?
- Deserter stars Marie-Josée Gauthier, Widemir Normil, Khanh Hua, Norman Helms, Adrian Knight.
- How long is Deserter?
- Deserter has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Deserter?
- Deserter is a Science Fiction film.