The Weather War
Originally released in 2012. The Weather War is a documentary film. directed by Lars Bergström. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Weather War is a documentary/art film about man’s attempts to control the weather and harness it for his own purposes. In a blend of land art performance and road movie, artist duo Bigert & Bergström travel to the US tornado belt with their special machine-sculpture, the Tornado Diverter. The goal: To stop a tornado. Along the way, we see historical examples of how the science of meteorology developed in symbiosis with military goals and how these visions evolved into modern ideas of geo-engineering. Controversial ideas with socio-political consequences, spotlighting the big question of who is really entitled to modified weather.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Weather War about?
The Weather War is a documentary/art film about man’s attempts to control the weather and harness it for his own purposes. In a blend of land art performance and road movie, artist duo Bigert &am...
Who directed The Weather War?
The Weather War was directed by Lars Bergström.
How long is The Weather War?
The Weather War has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was The Weather War released?
The Weather War was released on November 8, 2012 in theaters.