Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
6.5
“Meet the most misunderstood element on Earth.”
With 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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Cast
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Niobe Thompson Director · Daniella Ortega Director Andrew Arestides ASE Editor
Budget $1.4M · First release March 24, 2022 · Produced in Australia, Canada
Box office
Budget
$1,400,000
Production
Genepool Productions
Production
Handful of Films
Production
CBC
Production
Australia · Canada
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Denmark · March 24, 2022
Premiere · CPH:Dox festival
Australia · March 31, 2022
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Finland
August 20, 2022 · Premiere · Savonlinna International Nature Film Festival
France
March 26, 2022 · TV · Arte
Germany
March 26, 2022 · TV · Arte
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