Deep Dive: A Beautiful Planet (2016)
Film Lens
A Beautiful Planet is an IMAX documentary filmed aboard the International Space Station by astronaut crews, produced in collaboration with NASA. The film offers unique views of Earth, captured over fifteen months, and provides insight into the daily activities of the crews, including exercising and cargo transport. It features scenes of Earth at night, climate change, and the impact of human activity on the planet.
The documentary is the first IMAX space film shot with digital cameras and includes both natural and urban landscapes. It presents images such as Typhoon Maysak from above, the Great Lakes locked in ice, and contrasts industrialization on the Korean peninsula. The film also addresses environmental issues like deforestation in Madagascar and drought in California, aiming to inspire viewers about the planet's beauty and fragility.
Why Watch
- •See Earth from the ISS in stunning IMAX format.
- •Find out about climate change effects on our planet.
- •Meet astronauts during their daily activities in space.
Did You Know
•A Beautiful Planet was first released in the United States in 2016.
•The film features views of Typhoon Maysak observed from its eye.
•It includes scenes of deforestation in Madagascar and drought in California.
•The documentary was filmed over a period of fifteen months aboard the ISS.
Perfect For
Space enthusiastsEnvironmental advocatesIMAX film lovers