While Darwin Sleeps...
Originally released in 2004. While Darwin Sleeps... is a documentary/animation film. directed by Paul Bush. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
More than three thousand insects appear in this film each for a single frame. As the colours glow and change across their bodies and wings it is as if the genetic programme of millions of years is taking place in a few minutes. It is a rampant creation that seems to defy the explanations of evolutionists and fundamentalists. It is like a mescalin dream of Charles Darwin's. The film is inspired by the insect collection of Walter Linsenmaier in the natural history museum of Luzern. As each insect follows the other, frame by frame, they appear to unfurl their antennae, scuttle along, or flap their wings as if trying to escape the pinions which attach them forever in their display cases. Just for a moment the eye is tricked into believing that these dead creatures still live . . .
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
0h 5m
5 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ancient Mariner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is While Darwin Sleeps... about?
More than three thousand insects appear in this film each for a single frame. As the colours glow and change across their bodies and wings it is as if the genetic programme of millions of years is ...
Who directed While Darwin Sleeps...?
While Darwin Sleeps... was directed by Paul Bush.
How long is While Darwin Sleeps...?
While Darwin Sleeps... has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was While Darwin Sleeps... released?
While Darwin Sleeps... was released on January 1, 2004 in theaters.