Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
“Explore the meaning of falling stars, meteorites and deep impacts.”
Synopsis
This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 12, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Oppenheimer, Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Dogwoof, Spring Films, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Sandbox Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Oppenheimer, Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Ernst Reijseger
Tore Vollan, Peter Zeitlinger, Richard Blanshard
Marco Capalbo
André Singer, Lucki Stipetić, Richard Melman, Jessica Harrop, Oli Harbottle
Department Leadership Roster
Tore Vollan
Director of Photography
Clive Oppenheimer
Director
Werner Herzog
Director
André Singer
Producer
Lucki Stipetić
Producer
Werner Herzog
Writer
Peter Zeitlinger
Director of Photography
Marco Capalbo
Editor
Ernst Reijseger
Original Music Composer
Richard Blanshard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds about?
This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.
Who directed Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds?
Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds was directed by Clive Oppenheimer, Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds?
The principal cast of Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds includes Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Simon Schaffer, Jon Larsen.
When was Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds released and how long is it?
Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds?
Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).