The Planet (2006)

This Scandinavian production draws on some of the observational strategies of Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi, allowing us to reflect on patterns and phenomena of human and natural existence from both intimate and sweeping viewpoints.

Directors:

Michael Stenberg, Johan Söderberg

Writers:

Michael Stenberg, Linus Torell

Stars:

Tony Blair, Helmut Kohl

1 win.

Cast

Uncredited cast:
Tony Blair	...	Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Helmut Kohl	...	Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

Storyline

This Scandinavian production draws on some of the observational strategies of Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi, allowing us to reflect on patterns and phenomena of human and natural existence from both intimate and sweeping viewpoints.

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Plot Keywords:

global change | scientific | environmental | 

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Taglines:

There is only one planet and it has its limits

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Sweden Norway Denmark

Language:

English Mandarin Portuguese German

Release Date:

1 September 2006 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

O planitis

Box Office

Budget:

€2,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Charon Film AB, SVT Dokumentär, Sveriges Television (SVT)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Very well put together documentary.

There was a lot of information in this documentary. None of it is very pleasant, unfortunately, but it is vitally important that more people get to see shows like this to really bring across the dire state of the world as we know it. The film cleverly and clearly explains many aspects of why the world is in trouble while allowing that we do still have time to stop the worst happening IF WE CHANGE NOW. It is not all total gloom and doom. There are people who are trying to get the right message across and there are things that can be done to reduce our impact, but we all need to reduce our toxic emissions, reduce our consumption of unnecessary goods and plant trees and gardens. It was great to hear an explanation of how the environment provides many free services to humans - services we take for granted but which are being damaged and used up; such as free provision of oxygen, soils, animals, medicines (and many more)- all things that are getting spoilt by our greed and pollution.I'm pretty aware of a lot of environmental problems but there were a few things in this film that surprised me. If you get the chance, watch this excellent film. The soundtrack and the visual style is interesting too, so it helps you relax a little while being shocked.