The Great Year
“How much did the ancients really know?”
Synopsis
The Great Year is a compelling documentary that explores the possibility that the fall of ancient civilizations around the globe, and the rise of modern civilization, might be related to our Sun’s motion around a companion star. The film examines evidence that ancient civilizations may have known of this celestial cycle and that our Sun may indeed display the characteristics of binary motion. Just as the Earth’s spin on its axis causes day and night and our planet’s annual orbit around the Sun is responsible for the ongoing cycle of the seasons, what if there is some greater celestial cycle, lasting thousands of years, slowly influencing the rise and fall of civilization across the globe? Where is the evidence? What could be the cause?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ballo
- Original Title
- The Great Year
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ballo
Jon Aaron Aaseng
Edward Bishop
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ballo
Director
Edward Bishop
Editor
Jon Aaron Aaseng
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Year
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What is The Great Year about?
The Great Year is a compelling documentary that explores the possibility that the fall of ancient civilizations around the globe, and the rise of modern civilization, might be related to our Sun’s motion around a companion star. The film examines evidence that ancient civilizations may have known of this celestial cycle and that our Sun may indeed display the characteristics of binary motion. Just as the Earth’s spin on its axis causes day and night and our planet’s annual orbit around the Sun is responsible for the ongoing cycle of the seasons, what if there is some greater celestial cycle, lasting thousands of years, slowly influencing the rise and fall of civilization across the globe? Where is the evidence? What could be the cause?
Who directed The Great Year?
The Great Year was directed by Robert Ballo.
Who stars in The Great Year?
The principal cast of The Great Year includes James Earl Jones, Walter Cruttenden, John Anthony West, Uwe Homann, Werner Däppen.
When was The Great Year released and how long is it?
The Great Year was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 46m.