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201980 minPGdocumentary

Scientific Research

Star stuff

201980 minPGdocumentary

Three remote observatories in Chile, the Canary Islands, and South Africa seek to understand humanity's place in the cosmos.

Scientific Research

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Three remote observatories in Chile, the Canary Islands, and South Africa seek to understand humanity's place in the cosmos.

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Milad Tangshir

Milad Tangshirdirector

Gaspar Galazcast

Emilio Molinaricast

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Under the clear skies of Chile, a team of astronomers works at a remote observatory. They study the cosmos while nearby villagers express their hopes and fears about life. The film visits observatories in the Canary Islands and South Africa, connecting the quest for knowledge with the everyday struggles of people in these regions. It runs for 80 minutes and was released in 2019. The documentary presents a contrast between scientific exploration and human vulnerability.

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