On the Silver Globe (1989)
A small group of cosmic explorers, including a woman, leaves Earth to start a new civilization. They do not realize that within themselves they carry the end of their own dream. They die one by one, while their children revert to a primitive native culture, creating new myths and a new god.
Director: Andrzej Żuławski
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: February 10, 1989
Cast
- Andrzej Seweryn - Marek
- Michał Bajor - Marek (voice)
- Jerzy Trela - Jerzy
- Grażyna Dyląg - Ihezal
- Maria Pakulnis - Ihezal (voice)
- Waldemar Kownacki - Jacek
- Iwona Bielska - Marta
- Jerzy Grałek - Piotr
- Elżbieta Karkoszka - Ada
- Krystyna Janda - Aza
Screenplay
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Jerzy Żuławski (Novel)
Music: Andrzej Korzyński
Cinematography: Andrzej J. Jaroszewicz
Editing: Krzysztof Osiecki
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Pryzmat", Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nihilistic Void and the Reality of Nothingness
Keywords
destruction of a civilization, human evolution, nihilism, chaos, philosophy, civilization, surreal, space travel, surrealism, primitive civilisation, space, alien planet, astronaut, existence, christ allegory
Trailer
On the Silver Globe TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Andrzej Żuławski
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Silver Globe about?
- A small group of cosmic explorers, including a woman, leaves Earth to start a new civilization. They do not realize that within themselves they carry the end of their own dream. They die one by one, while their children revert to a primitive native culture, creating new myths and a new god.
- Who directed On the Silver Globe?
- On the Silver Globe was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
- Who stars in On the Silver Globe?
- On the Silver Globe stars Andrzej Seweryn, Michał Bajor, Jerzy Trela, Grażyna Dyląg, Maria Pakulnis, Waldemar Kownacki.
- How long is On the Silver Globe?
- On the Silver Globe has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is On the Silver Globe?
- On the Silver Globe is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
- Where was On the Silver Globe produced?
- On the Silver Globe was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of On the Silver Globe?
- The themes of On the Silver Globe include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nihilistic Void and the Reality of Nothingness.