Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
Watch TrailerWith 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Australia, Canada |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Niobe Thompson |
| Runtime | 86 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (7 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative as a grand cosmic saga, personifying a chemical element as its protagonist. It relies on a blend of scientific precision and poetic metaphor, using unique animation to visualize processes billions of years old. The documentary explores not just the properties of matter, but its role as a full-fledged actor in planetary history.
What lingers after the credits is a shifted perspective on climate narratives, where anxiety gives way to awe for the ancient, intricate bond of all living things. The film leaves you seeing the world as part of a vast, ongoing cycle. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Niobe Thompson
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Watch on the biggest screen possible, in darkness, to fully appreciate the cosmic scale.
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