Documentary backdrop image for Chronos (1985)

Documentary backdrop image for Chronos (1985)

198543 minNot Rateddocumentary

7.5/ 10(90 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Chronos

198543 minNot Rateddocumentary

7.5/ 10(90 ratings)• TMDB

Time-lapse cinematography captures the transformation of landscapes and urban environments, illustrating the dynamic relationship between nature and human development.

“A visual and musical journey through time”

Historical Events

Genres

Director

Synopsis

Time-lapse cinematography captures the transformation of landscapes and urban environments, illustrating the dynamic relationship between nature and human development.

People

Ron Fricke

Ron Frickedirector

Synopsis

A sweeping view of the Grand Canyon transitions to the bustling streets of Tokyo in Ron Fricke's 1985 film, "Chronos." The documentary employs time-lapse cinematography to present scenes of nature and civilization at high speed. It captures the transformation of various regions, from serene landscapes to urban environments. The film illustrates the passage of time, revealing the dynamic relationship between the natural world and human development across different settings. With no spoken language, the visuals are accompanied by a musical score that enhances the experience.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Human (2015)

Human

2015•3h11m•★8.4TMDB

More than 2,000 people were interviewed across 60 countries for a documentary that features their stories against a backdrop of aerial footage.

Legendary Cities: Athens, City of Gods (2024)

Legendary Cities: Athens, City of Gods

The Parthenon, measuring 70 meters long and 30 meters wide, served as a temple for Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom, during Athens' golden age.

Legendary Cities: Athens, City of Gods

Spring - The time of nature's rebirth (2019)

Spring - The time of nature's rebirth

Central Europe's diverse habitats are showcased through high-definition footage, highlighting the impact of climate and astronomy on nature's seasonal cycles.

Spring - The time of nature's rebirth

Spectacular and Breathtaking Close-Ups of our Wildlife (2023)

Spectacular and Breathtaking Close-Ups of our Wildlife

Insects multiply in their millions during summer, while animals adapt to the challenges of the season, balancing growth and survival.

Spectacular and Breathtaking Close-Ups of our Wildlife

The Human Epoch: How Humanity is Reshaping the Earth (2025)

The Human Epoch: How Humanity is Reshaping the Earth

Human activity profoundly reshapes the Earth, marking the Anthropocene era and its consequences.

The Human Epoch: How Humanity is Reshaping the Earth

🔴 LIVE : ONE HOUR Of Calming Forest Scenes (2023)

🔴 LIVE : ONE HOUR Of Calming Forest Scenes

Californian and Costa Rican forests showcase rich biodiversity and intricate ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for forest conservation efforts.

🔴 LIVE : ONE HOUR Of Calming Forest Scenes

TWO HOURS of Beautiful Scenes from Nature I The Green Planet I BBC Earth (2022)

TWO HOURS of Beautiful Scenes from Nature I The Green Planet I BBC Earth

The program features stunning visuals of ecosystems, including the Amazon Rainforest, Serengeti, and Great Barrier Reef, highlighting the need for conservation.

TWO HOURS of Beautiful Scenes from Nature I The Green Planet I BBC Earth

When Actually Are You? (2024)

When Actually Are You?

A car races toward a flock of pigeons, which perceive the world at over 100 frames per second, allowing them to react in what seems like slow motion.

When Actually Are You?

Two Hours of 4K Nature Scenes (2023)

Two Hours of 4K Nature Scenes

Hundreds of thousands of spider crabs march across the seacoast plains in Australia, creating mounds nearly 100 meters long as they seek safety in numbers.

Two Hours of 4K Nature Scenes

2 Hours of Stunning 4K Nature Scenes (2025)

2 Hours of Stunning 4K Nature Scenes

In various ecosystems, animals navigate the constant threat of predators, showcasing the intricate balance of survival in nature's stunning 4K visuals.

2 Hours of Stunning 4K Nature Scenes

Influenza: The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History (2019)

Influenza: The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History

The 1918 influenza pandemic killed more people worldwide than combat during World War One.

Influenza: The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History

Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi (2025)

Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi

In ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi served as a pivotal religious site where priestesses delivered prophecies attributed to the god Apollo.

Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi

Explore Chronos

Trailer Topics FAQ

Browse more like this

Legendary Cities: Athens, City of Gods (2024)

Legendary Cities: Athens, City of Gods

The Parthenon, measuring 70 meters long and 30 meters wide, served as a temple for Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom, during Athens' golden age.

Legendary Cities: Athens, City of Gods

No digital watch option in your country

Spring - The time of nature's rebirth (2019)

Spring - The time of nature's rebirth

Central Europe's diverse habitats are showcased through high-definition footage, highlighting the impact of climate and astronomy on nature's seasonal cycles.

Spring - The time of nature's rebirth

No digital watch option in your country

Spectacular and Breathtaking Close-Ups of our Wildlife (2023)

Spectacular and Breathtaking Close-Ups of our Wildlife

Insects multiply in their millions during summer, while animals adapt to the challenges of the season, balancing growth and survival.

Spectacular and Breathtaking Close-Ups of our Wildlife

No digital watch option in your country

The Human Epoch: How Humanity is Reshaping the Earth (2025)

The Human Epoch: How Humanity is Reshaping the Earth

Human activity profoundly reshapes the Earth, marking the Anthropocene era and its consequences.

The Human Epoch: How Humanity is Reshaping the Earth

No digital watch option in your country

TimeScapes (2012)

TimeScapes

2012•52m•★7.4TMDB

Canyons and wildlife of the American Southwest are depicted through slow-motion and timelapse cinematography, revealing the bond between nature and its inhabitants.

The Blue Planet (1982)

The Blue Planet

1982•1h23m•★7.7TMDB

Franco Piavoli's 1982 film, set in Pozzolengo, depicts the relationship between nature and human life across the changing seasons and daily activities.

The Blue Planet

Chronicles of That Time (2021)

Chronicles of That Time

2021•1h15m•★10.0TMDB

The Mediterranean region's historical role as a cultural crossroads between Africa and Europe is examined alongside contemporary challenges like closed borders.

Chronicles of That Time

Awaken (2021)

Awaken

2021•1h14m•★6.7TMDB

Filmed over five years in more than 30 countries, the documentary presents a visual examination of humanity's connection to technology and nature.

Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2017)

Voyage of Time: Life's Journey

2017•1h30m•★6.3TMDB

A 90-minute feature-length edition presents the timeline of the universe, from the Big Bang to its eventual collapse.

Voyage of Time: Life's Journey

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch (2018)

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch

2018•1h27m•★6.9TMDB

Striking visuals of potash mines in Canada and concrete seawalls in the Netherlands illustrate the scale of industrialization and its impact on the Earth.

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch

Homeland Nature (2021)

Homeland Nature

2021•1h40m•★8.0TMDB

Over 100 species are filmed for the first time in a documentary that captures the diverse landscapes from the Alps to the North and Baltic Seas.

Homeland Nature

Quanto Tempo o Tempo Tem (2015)

Quanto Tempo o Tempo Tem

2015•1h16m•★6.6TMDB

Eliane Caffé reflects on the pressures of modern life and its impact on society's relationship with time, featuring insights from Arnaldo Jabor and Marcelo Gleiser in Brazil.

Quanto Tempo o Tempo Tem

The Pixar Story (2007)

The Pixar Story

2007•1h27m•★7.5TMDB

John Lasseter and key figures like Steve Jobs and Ed Catmull reflect on Pixar Animation Studios' evolution from a graphics company to an animation leader.

The Pixar Story

A Quest for Meaning (2015)

A Quest for Meaning

2015•1h27m•★7.8TMDB

Two friends travel through cities in America, Europe, and Asia, engaging in conversations about life and happiness over 87 minutes.

A Quest for Meaning

Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience (2016)

Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience

2016•45m•★6.9TMDB

Fourteen billion years of time are presented, from the universe's creation to its eventual end.

Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience

Image of an Assassination: A New Look at the Zapruder Film (1998)

Image of an Assassination: A New Look at the Zapruder Film

1998•1h28m•★7.6TMDB

Abraham Zapruder's footage of President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas on November 22, 1963, is digitally remastered to reveal new details and its impact on public perception.

Image of an Assassination: A New Look at the Zapruder Film

Browse more by Ron Fricke

View all films →

Baraka (1992)

Baraka

1992

Samsara (2011)

Samsara

2011

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →