Shadow Chasers
Synopsis
This feature-length documentary is a portrait of eclipse chasers, people for whom solar eclipses - among nature's more spectacular phenomena – are a veritable obsession. The film follows 4 of them as they travel incredible distances to witness the last total eclipse of the millennium as it sweeps eastward across Europe to India. At various points along the way enthusiasts Alain Cirou in France, Paul Houde in Austria, Olivier Staiger in Germany and Debasis Sarkar in India offer their impressions of the historic event.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Marc Larivière
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Marc Larivière
- Original Title
- Shadow Chasers
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Canada, France, India, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Marc Larivière
Jean Marc Larivière
Cathy Gulkin
Department Leadership Roster
Cathy Gulkin
Editor
Jean Marc Larivière
Director
Jean Marc Larivière
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow Chasers
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What is Shadow Chasers about?
This feature-length documentary is a portrait of eclipse chasers, people for whom solar eclipses - among nature's more spectacular phenomena – are a veritable obsession. The film follows 4 of them as they travel incredible distances to witness the last total eclipse of the millennium as it sweeps eastward across Europe to India. At various points along the way enthusiasts Alain Cirou in France, Paul Houde in Austria, Olivier Staiger in Germany and Debasis Sarkar in India offer their impressions of the historic event.
Who directed Shadow Chasers?
Shadow Chasers was directed by Jean Marc Larivière.
Who stars in Shadow Chasers?
The principal cast of Shadow Chasers includes Alain Cirou, Olivier Staiger, Debasis Sarkar, Madeleine Arsenault, James Hyndman.
When was Shadow Chasers released and how long is it?
Shadow Chasers was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 58m.