Amateurs in Space
Synopsis
Over a period of 6 years award winning director Max Kester follows two best friends and top engineers as they follow their dream to build a "DIY" rocket to travel into space. If they succeed, Denmark will be only the fourth nation in history to launch people beyond the Earth's atmosphere. Against their families odd's and technical challenges they build the cheapest rocket for the costs of a small car. They attract a group of space-flight enthusiasts from around the world who support them with great excitement. It's the story of one of the greatest dreams of humankind and how to make it come true, despite such everyday obstacles as losing your screwdriver or fighting about whose turn it is to take out the trash. It's a film about reaching for the stars.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Kestner
- Original Title
- Amateurs in Space
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Kestner
Sigrid Dyekjær
Department Leadership Roster
Sigrid Dyekjær
Producer
Max Kestner
Director
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What is Amateurs in Space about?
Over a period of 6 years award winning director Max Kester follows two best friends and top engineers as they follow their dream to build a "DIY" rocket to travel into space. If they succeed, Denmark will be only the fourth nation in history to launch people beyond the Earth's atmosphere. Against their families odd's and technical challenges they build the cheapest rocket for the costs of a small car. They attract a group of space-flight enthusiasts from around the world who support them with great excitement. It's the story of one of the greatest dreams of humankind and how to make it come true, despite such everyday obstacles as losing your screwdriver or fighting about whose turn it is to take out the trash. It's a film about reaching for the stars.
Who directed Amateurs in Space?
Amateurs in Space was directed by Max Kestner.
Who stars in Amateurs in Space?
The principal cast of Amateurs in Space includes Not specified.
When was Amateurs in Space released and how long is it?
Amateurs in Space was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.