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Celestial Navigation

January 1, 1980 0h 10m

Originally released in 1980. Celestial Navigation is a documentary film. directed by John Smith. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Celestial Navigation could be seen to work in the tradition of British landscape film in that it incorporates a natural element (the Earths rotation) into the structure of the film. Filmed in the course of one day on a beach the film uses pan and tilt movements to follow the shadow of a spade and retain its vertical position in the frame.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1980 46 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Celestial Navigation about?

Celestial Navigation could be seen to work in the tradition of British landscape film in that it incorporates a natural element (the Earths rotation) into the structure of the film. Filmed in the c...

Who directed Celestial Navigation?

Celestial Navigation was directed by John Smith.

How long is Celestial Navigation?

Celestial Navigation has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was Celestial Navigation released?

Celestial Navigation was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.