Of Stars and Men (1961)

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Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".

Director: John Hubley, Faith Hubley
Genre: Animation, Documentary, Science Fiction
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jack Buehre
Editing: Faith Hubley
Production: Storyboard Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Hubley, Faith Hubley
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary, Science Fiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Of Stars and Men about?
Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".
Who directed Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men was directed by John Hubley, Faith Hubley.
Who stars in Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men stars Harlow Shapley, Mark Hubley, Ray Hubley.
How long is Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men is a Animation, Documentary, Science Fiction film.
Where was Of Stars and Men produced?
Of Stars and Men was produced in United States of America.