Journey to the Moon (2003)

Journey to the Moon (2003) poster

In KENTRIDGE’s cross-disciplinary, cross-media world of artistic creation, images are not merely background supporting characters for theatre or installations, but are seen as an important intermediary to understanding the world. Taking Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ as an example, he feels that the prisoners in the cave believed the shadows on the wall represented reality not because they were controlled by hallucinations, but because silhouettes projected onto walls by firelight were the beginning of mankind’s understanding of the meaning of the world.

Director: William Kentridge
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Phillip Miller
Editing: Catherine Meyburgh
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

art, experimental

Trailer

Journey to the Moon Trailer
More Films by Director: William Kentridge
More Films in Genre: Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Journey to the Moon about?
In KENTRIDGE’s cross-disciplinary, cross-media world of artistic creation, images are not merely background supporting characters for theatre or installations, but are seen as an important intermediary to understanding the world. Taking Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ as an example, he feels that the prisoners in the cave believed the shadows on the wall represented reality not because they were controlled by hallucinations, but because silhouettes projected onto walls by firelight were the beginning of mankind’s understanding of the meaning of the world.
Who directed Journey to the Moon?
Journey to the Moon was directed by William Kentridge.
Who stars in Journey to the Moon?
Journey to the Moon stars William Kentridge.
How long is Journey to the Moon?
Journey to the Moon has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Journey to the Moon?
Journey to the Moon is a Fantasy film.
Where was Journey to the Moon produced?
Journey to the Moon was produced in South Africa.