The Astronaut (2017)
A short film recounting the travels of a lonely astronaut confronted by the unknown. Unfolding as a mystery, it becomes a carefully subtle, autobiographical examination of the feeling of loneliness and the existential issue of not understanding life on earth and ones place among it.
Director: Willem van der Zanden
Genre: Drama, Music, Science Fiction
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: September 19, 2017
Music: Wolfgang Voight
Editing: Willem van der Zanden
Country: Netherlands
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Technology Addiction and Isolation
Keywords
space, loneliness, astronaut, existentialism, autobiographical, experience, short film
More Films by Director: Willem van der Zanden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Astronaut about?
- A short film recounting the travels of a lonely astronaut confronted by the unknown. Unfolding as a mystery, it becomes a carefully subtle, autobiographical examination of the feeling of loneliness and the existential issue of not understanding life on earth and ones place among it.
- Who directed The Astronaut?
- The Astronaut was directed by Willem van der Zanden.
- How long is The Astronaut?
- The Astronaut has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is The Astronaut?
- The Astronaut is a Drama, Music, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Astronaut produced?
- The Astronaut was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of The Astronaut?
- The themes of The Astronaut include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Technology Addiction and Isolation.