

The Sounds of Science
Synopsis
The Sounds of the Sounds of Science is a score written by Yo La Tengo for filmmaker Jean Painlevé. It contains 78 minutes of instrumental music to accompany his eight short documentary-style films shot underwater.
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Painlevé
- Original Score
- Ira Kaplan
- Original Title
- The Sounds of Science
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Painlevé
Ira Kaplan
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Painlevé
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sounds of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sounds of Science
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sounds of Science about?
The Sounds of the Sounds of Science is a score written by Yo La Tengo for filmmaker Jean Painlevé. It contains 78 minutes of instrumental music to accompany his eight short documentary-style films shot underwater.
Who directed The Sounds of Science?
The Sounds of Science was directed by Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in The Sounds of Science?
The principal cast of The Sounds of Science includes Not specified.
When was The Sounds of Science released and how long is it?
The Sounds of Science was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sounds of Science?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sounds of Science was composed by Ira Kaplan.
