The Solar Film

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The Solar Film
Directed by
Release date
  • 1979 (1979)
Running time
9 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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]

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Summary

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]

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