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Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography (2022)

Meet the most misunderstood element on Earth.

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 26M

Director : Daniella Ortega, Niobe Thompson

Synopsis

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. 

Actors

Sarah Snook
Sarah Snook
Voice of Carbon (voice)
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Self
Mark Miodownik
Mark Miodownik
Self
Robert Hazen
Robert Hazen
Self

Crews

Daniella Ortega
Daniella Ortega
Director
Niobe Thompson
Niobe Thompson
Director
Daniella Ortega
Daniella Ortega
Writer
Lucy Maclaren
Lucy Maclaren
Producer
Niobe Thompson
Niobe Thompson
Producer
Sonya Pemberton
Sonya Pemberton
Producer
Sherwin Akbarzadeh
Sherwin Akbarzadeh
Cinematography
Athan Merrick
Athan Merrick
Cinematography
Andrew Arestides ASE
Andrew Arestides ASE
Editor
Jonathan Kawchuk
Jonathan Kawchuk
Music
Bruce Alcock
Bruce Alcock
Art Direction
Bruce Alcock
Bruce Alcock
Animation
Ben King
Ben King
Still Photographer
Harry Panagiotidis
Harry Panagiotidis
Co-Producer
Sonya Pemberton
Sonya Pemberton
Executive Producer
Niobe Thompson
Niobe Thompson
Executive Producer
Ari Harrison
Ari Harrison
Executive Producer

Trailers and other movies

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography (2021) Trailer
Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography (2021) Trailer – In Cinemas March 31

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