Diatoms (1968)
The one-celled long and slender diatom, up close: discovered in 1703 with the invention of the microscope. We observe them magnified 10,000 times: water expelled through the skeleton, mucilage constantly emitted, allowing it to glide. Their energy comes from sunlight. They divide and disperse. The narrator, conversing with a young woman, says their remains cover one-third of the earth's surface. They have uses in petroleum, explosives, and polish. Some live in isolation, some in colonies, like elaborate fans. They can move in clusters. Many small animals eat them. We watch them slide on each other in long strings.
Director: Geneviève Hamon, Jean Painlevé
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
Cast
- Carola Meierrose - Narrator
Editing: Jean-Philippe Berger
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Diatoms about?
- The one-celled long and slender diatom, up close: discovered in 1703 with the invention of the microscope. We observe them magnified 10,000 times: water expelled through the skeleton, mucilage constantly emitted, allowing it to glide. Their energy comes from sunlight. They divide and disperse. The narrator, conversing with a young woman, says their remains cover one-third of the earth's surface. They have uses in petroleum, explosives, and polish. Some live in isolation, some in colonies, like elaborate fans. They can move in clusters. Many small animals eat them. We watch them slide on each other in long strings.
- Who directed Diatoms?
- Diatoms was directed by Geneviève Hamon, Jean Painlevé.
- Who stars in Diatoms?
- Diatoms stars Carola Meierrose.
- How long is Diatoms?
- Diatoms has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Diatoms?
- Diatoms is a Documentary film.
- Where was Diatoms produced?
- Diatoms was produced in France.