The Planets
Synopsis
The Planets is an epic video feature commissioned by the new music ensemble Relâche. The score took composer Kyle Gann twelve years to complete and became a multi-media immersion into the myths and mystery of the planets when Relâche commissioned video artist and director John Sanborn to take viewers on a journey out into space, and inside the play between reality and fantasia. The work is in ten parts, each focused on a single planet, and blends together things we know and elements that we imagine about the heavenly bodies in the sky. We see them only through lenses, mental and physical—and we dream up more about them than we understand. We have praised them for the origins of humankind and we have blamed them for controlling our fragile lives from moment to milestone.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sanborn
- Original Title
- The Planets
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sanborn
Department Leadership Roster
John Sanborn
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Planets.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Planets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Planets about?
The Planets is an epic video feature commissioned by the new music ensemble Relâche. The score took composer Kyle Gann twelve years to complete and became a multi-media immersion into the myths and mystery of the planets when Relâche commissioned video artist and director John Sanborn to take viewers on a journey out into space, and inside the play between reality and fantasia. The work is in ten parts, each focused on a single planet, and blends together things we know and elements that we imagine about the heavenly bodies in the sky. We see them only through lenses, mental and physical—and we dream up more about them than we understand. We have praised them for the origins of humankind and we have blamed them for controlling our fragile lives from moment to milestone.
Who directed The Planets?
The Planets was directed by John Sanborn.
Who stars in The Planets?
The principal cast of The Planets includes Not specified.
When was The Planets released and how long is it?
The Planets was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.