External links
- The Solar Film at IMDb
- The short film The Solar Film is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive .
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Running time | 9 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $402,699 |
The Solar Film (also known as A Short Film on Solar Energy) [1] is a 1979 short film [2] by Elaine and Saul Bass [3] and produced by Michael Britton. [4] The film was financed through Redford's Wildwood Enterprises with 50-50 funding coming from Philanthropist Norton Simon and Warner Communications and a budget of $402,699. [5]
This film takes a look at the short history of solar energy, [6] what it is and how can it be used culturally and biologically. [7] [8]
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells was used in the film. [9]
The film was commissioned by Robert Redford who also served as executive producer. [10] [11]
