Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe.
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Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 31, 2022
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
64%
Original Title
Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
Production Companies
Genepool Productions, Handful of Films, CBC
Director
Niobe Thompson
Budget
$1,400,000
Description
With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe.
