The Origins of Electricity (2006)
Dead heroes Thomas Edison, Nicola Tesla, and Topsy the Coney Island elephant make their return to the screen in this tragic, stop-motion animated tale of two ill-fated lightbulbs forced to confront the unholy meaning of light. Made for the Slamdance $99 Special Program.
Director: Benh Zeitlin
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 27, 2006
Screenplay
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Origins of Electricity about?
- Dead heroes Thomas Edison, Nicola Tesla, and Topsy the Coney Island elephant make their return to the screen in this tragic, stop-motion animated tale of two ill-fated lightbulbs forced to confront the unholy meaning of light. Made for the Slamdance $99 Special Program.
- Who directed The Origins of Electricity?
- The Origins of Electricity was directed by Benh Zeitlin.
- How long is The Origins of Electricity?
- The Origins of Electricity has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).