Description
Tony Palmer's The Space Movie - Full 80-Minute Director's Cut DVD
UPC: 604388682324
Product Features
- Director: Tony Palmer
- Music by: Mike Oldfield
- Bonus Material: Exclusive interview with director Tony Palmer on the making of The Space Movie
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Region Code: All regions
- Format: NTSC
- Running Time: 80 minutes
- Certification: Exempt
Overview
Tony Palmer’s The Space Movie is an extraordinary documentary crafted to celebrate humanity’s achievements in space exploration, originally created in collaboration with NASA to mark the 10th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This 1979 film draws on NASA’s unique footage and unprecedented access to conversations between astronauts and mission control, offering a vivid portrait of the journey from Earth to the moon and beyond. NASA’s footage includes incredible views of the lunar landscape, life aboard the spacecraft, and explorations of Mars and Venus.
The film is set to a powerful soundtrack composed by Mike Oldfield, known for his pioneering pieces such as Tubular Bells and Hergest Ridge. Oldfield’s compositions blend seamlessly with the dialogue between astronauts and ground control, making this film not only a tribute to space exploration but a symphonic journey through the vastness of space itself. Newly remastered by Isolde Films in 2007, The Space Movie offers a cinematic experience that captures the wonder, risk, and achievement of humanity's reach for the stars.
Interesting Facts
- NASA provided rare, never-before-seen footage and audio recordings, including full astronaut communications with ground control, adding authenticity and immersion to the film.
- Tony Palmer is an acclaimed director known for his music documentaries; his work on The Space Movie received high praise, with The Hollywood Reporter calling it “a first-class movie trip into real space.”
- Mike Oldfield’s soundtrack includes orchestral versions of his iconic Tubular Bells and Hergest Ridge, along with pieces from Incantations, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that enhances the grandeur of the visuals.
- This remastered version includes a special interview with Tony Palmer, providing insight into the film’s production and his collaboration with NASA.
Publishers
- Published by: Isolde Films
- Distributor: Isolde Films
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