What on Earth!
Synopsis
In this Academy Award–nominated animated satire, Martian observers analyze life on Earth and reach a startling conclusion: automobiles appear to be the planet’s dominant species, while humans function merely as their parasites. Directed by Les Drew and Kaj Pindal, the film humorously critiques modern society’s dependence on the car.
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What on Earth! National Film Board
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-27
Top Cast
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- Director
- Les Drew, Kaj Pindal
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Brittain, Kaj Pindal
- Original Score
- Donald Douglas
- Original Title
- What on Earth!
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Drew, Kaj Pindal
Donald Brittain, Kaj Pindal
Donald Douglas
Wolf Koenig, Robert Verrall
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Brittain
Writer
Les Drew
Director
Kaj Pindal
Director
Kaj Pindal
Writer
Wolf Koenig
Producer
Robert Verrall
Producer
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What is What on Earth! about?
In this Academy Award–nominated animated satire, Martian observers analyze life on Earth and reach a startling conclusion: automobiles appear to be the planet’s dominant species, while humans function merely as their parasites. Directed by Les Drew and Kaj Pindal, the film humorously critiques modern society’s dependence on the car.
Who directed What on Earth!?
What on Earth! was directed by Les Drew, Kaj Pindal.
Who stars in What on Earth!?
The principal cast of What on Earth! includes Donald Brittain.
When was What on Earth! released and how long is it?
What on Earth! was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for What on Earth!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What on Earth! was composed by Donald Douglas.