Cloudspotting (2010)
This 90-minute documentary brings to life Gavin Pretor-Pinney’s international bestseller, “The Cloudspotter’s Guide”, which draws on science, meteorology and mythology for a magical journey through the world of clouds. It is no dry treatise on the science of nephology but a playful trip through the varied beauty and distinctive personalities of the ten principal cloud types From the ethereal cirrus to the terrifying cumulonimbus, the film tells the story of the short but eventful life of clouds and their importance to our planet. Find out how immense quantities of water can stay up in the sky for so long and how lightning and thunder are created.
Director: Josh Halil
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 26, 2010
Cast
- Gavin Pretor-Pinney - Presenter
Screenplay
- Steve Aylett (Script Editor)
Editing: Josh Halil
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
educational
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cloudspotting about?
- This 90-minute documentary brings to life Gavin Pretor-Pinney’s international bestseller, “The Cloudspotter’s Guide”, which draws on science, meteorology and mythology for a magical journey through the world of clouds. It is no dry treatise on the science of nephology but a playful trip through the varied beauty and distinctive personalities of the ten principal cloud types From the ethereal cirrus to the terrifying cumulonimbus, the film tells the story of the short but eventful life of clouds and their importance to our planet. Find out how immense quantities of water can stay up in the sky for so long and how lightning and thunder are created.
- Who directed Cloudspotting?
- Cloudspotting was directed by Josh Halil.
- Who stars in Cloudspotting?
- Cloudspotting stars Gavin Pretor-Pinney.
- How long is Cloudspotting?
- Cloudspotting has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Cloudspotting?
- Cloudspotting is a Documentary film.
- Where was Cloudspotting produced?
- Cloudspotting was produced in United Kingdom.