The Search for a New Earth (2017)
Planet Earth has been home to humankind for over 200,000 years, but with a population of 7.5 billion and counting and limited resources, this planet might not support us forever.
In this landmark film Professor Hawking, alongside engineer and radio astronomy expert Professor Danielle George and a former student, Christophe Galfard, join forces to find out if, and how, humans can reach for the stars and relocate to different planets. Travelling the globe, they meet top scientists, technologists and engineers who are working to answer our biggest questions: is there another planet out there that we could call home? How will we travel across the vast distances of space to get there? How will we survive the journey? And how will we set up a new human civilization on an alien world? Taking in the latest advances in astronomy, biology and rocket technology from the Atacama Desert to the wilds of the Arctic, viewers will discover a whole world of cutting edge research. This programme shows that Professor Hawking’s ambition isn’t as fantastical as it sounds - and that science fiction is closer to science fact than we ever thought.
Cast
- Stephen Hawking - Himself
- Christophe Galfard - Himself
- Danielle George - Herself (Professor Danielle George)
- Christophe Galfard - Himself (Professor Christophe Galfard)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Search for a New Earth about?
- In this landmark film Professor Hawking, alongside engineer and radio astronomy expert Professor Danielle George and a former student, Christophe Galfard, join forces to find out if, and how, humans can reach for the stars and relocate to different planets. Travelling the globe, they meet top scientists, technologists and engineers who are working to answer our biggest questions: is there another planet out there that we could call home? How will we travel across the vast distances of space to get there? How will we survive the journey? And how will we set up a new human civilization on an alien world? Taking in the latest advances in astronomy, biology and rocket technology from the Atacama Desert to the wilds of the Arctic, viewers will discover a whole world of cutting edge research. This programme shows that Professor Hawking’s ambition isn’t as fantastical as it sounds - and that science fiction is closer to science fact than we ever thought.
- Who directed The Search for a New Earth?
- The Search for a New Earth was directed by Davina Bristow.
- Who stars in The Search for a New Earth?
- The Search for a New Earth stars Stephen Hawking, Christophe Galfard, Danielle George, Christophe Galfard.
- How long is The Search for a New Earth?
- The Search for a New Earth has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Search for a New Earth?
- The Search for a New Earth is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Search for a New Earth produced?
- The Search for a New Earth was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.