Science Fiction lets us re-imagine our future. In Silent Running we see a world after the end of all botanical life on Earth.
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Directors |
Douglas Trumbull |
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Country |
USA |
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Year |
1972 |
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Running Time |
89 mins |
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SFGFF Film Program: |
SF Green Film Festival Screening: May 30, 2015
Film Classic Science Fiction lets us re-imagine our future. In Silent Running we see a world after the end of all botanical life on Earth. Ecologist Freeman Lowell (Bruce Dern) maintains a greenhouse on a space station in order to preserve various plants for future generations. Assisted by three robots and a small human crew, Lowell rebels when he is ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favor of carrying cargo, a decision that puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions. Lowell and his robots are forced to do anything necessary to keep their invaluable greenery alive. This sci-fi classic was influential on Pixar's animation WALL-E, also showing in this year's festival. |
