Odyssey of Life
Synopsis
From inside the human body and the miracle of developing life to an insects world seen from the point of view of the insect, cinematographer Lennart Nilsson shows us the world in new ways. Part I, "The Ultimate Journey", moves from fertilization to birth of the human child, with excursions into comparative embryology. "The Unknown World" explores fur beetles and book worms and viruses among others - you will not be able to look at a fur coat the same way again. And in "The Photographer's Secrets" the technical people who developed the instruments he used explain how the cinemagic is done - a kiss from the inside, an opera singer's vocal cords, a tractor as seen 'over the shoulder' of an emerging worm.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikael Agaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Friedman, Mikael Agaton
- Original Title
- Odyssey of Life
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikael Agaton
Thomas Friedman, Mikael Agaton
Lennart Nilsson
Mikael Agaton
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Friedman
Writer
Mikael Agaton
Writer
Lennart Nilsson
Director of Photography
Mikael Agaton
Director
Mikael Agaton
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Odyssey of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Odyssey of Life
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What is Odyssey of Life about?
From inside the human body and the miracle of developing life to an insects world seen from the point of view of the insect, cinematographer Lennart Nilsson shows us the world in new ways. Part I, "The Ultimate Journey", moves from fertilization to birth of the human child, with excursions into comparative embryology. "The Unknown World" explores fur beetles and book worms and viruses among others - you will not be able to look at a fur coat the same way again. And in "The Photographer's Secrets" the technical people who developed the instruments he used explain how the cinemagic is done - a kiss from the inside, an opera singer's vocal cords, a tractor as seen 'over the shoulder' of an emerging worm.
Who directed Odyssey of Life?
Odyssey of Life was directed by Mikael Agaton.
Who stars in Odyssey of Life?
The principal cast of Odyssey of Life includes Not specified.
When was Odyssey of Life released and how long is it?
Odyssey of Life was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.