Lunar
“dedicated to all people who believe in peaceful expansion of our borders.”
Synopsis
In the year 1957 the cold war expands to space. The Soviet-Union sends Sputnik as the first manmade object into earth-orbit. 3 years later Yuri Gagarin enters space as the first man in space. The so called "Space Race" seems to be decided. But in 1961 President Kennedy promised to send American Astronauts to the Moon. The Apollo Project was born. A space ship had to be built that is strong enough to escape earth's gravitation, land on the moon and bring the crew safely back to earth. Motion Designer Christian worked with his brother and Composer Wolfgang for 18 months on this shortfilm. The foundation were thousands original NASA photographies, taken from the Astronauts during the Apollo Missions, which were released in September 2015. It is an animated collage using different techniques to bring the stills to life.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Stangl
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Stangl
- Original Title
- Lunar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Stangl
Wolfgang Stangl
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Stangl
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lunar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lunar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lunar about?
In the year 1957 the cold war expands to space. The Soviet-Union sends Sputnik as the first manmade object into earth-orbit. 3 years later Yuri Gagarin enters space as the first man in space. The so called "Space Race" seems to be decided. But in 1961 President Kennedy promised to send American Astronauts to the Moon. The Apollo Project was born. A space ship had to be built that is strong enough to escape earth's gravitation, land on the moon and bring the crew safely back to earth. Motion Designer Christian worked with his brother and Composer Wolfgang for 18 months on this shortfilm. The foundation were thousands original NASA photographies, taken from the Astronauts during the Apollo Missions, which were released in September 2015. It is an animated collage using different techniques to bring the stills to life.
Who directed Lunar?
Lunar was directed by Christian Stangl.
Who stars in Lunar?
The principal cast of Lunar includes Not specified.
When was Lunar released and how long is it?
Lunar was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Lunar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lunar was composed by Wolfgang Stangl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lunar?
Lunar holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).