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Our Heavenly Bodies

September 14, 1925 1h 32m 6.4/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1925. Our Heavenly Bodies is a documentary/science fiction film. directed by Hanns Walter Kornblum.

Starring Margarete Schön, Theodor Loos, and Paul Bildt

Synopsis

Wunder der Schöpfung is an extraordinary, fascinating Kulturfilm trying to explain the whole human knowledge of the 1920s about the world and the universe. 15 special effects experts and 9 cameramen were involved in the production of this film which combines documentary scenes, historical documents, fiction elements, animation scenes and educational impact. It its beautifully colored, using tinting and toning in a very elaborated way. Some visual ideas in the sequences with a space shuttle visiting different planets in the universe seem to have to be the inspiration for Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1925 100 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (8 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • UFA
  • Colonna-Film GmbH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Heavenly Bodies about?

Wunder der Schöpfung is an extraordinary, fascinating Kulturfilm trying to explain the whole human knowledge of the 1920s about the world and the universe. 15 special effects experts and 9 cameram...

Who directed Our Heavenly Bodies?

Our Heavenly Bodies was directed by Hanns Walter Kornblum.

How long is Our Heavenly Bodies?

Our Heavenly Bodies has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Our Heavenly Bodies released?

Our Heavenly Bodies was released on September 14, 1925 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Our Heavenly Bodies?

The main cast of Our Heavenly Bodies includes Margarete Schön, Theodor Loos, Paul Bildt, Margarethe Schlegel, Oskar Marion.