The Measures (2014)
Jacqueline Goss and Jenny Perlin retrace the journey of two eighteenth century astronomers tasked with determining the true length of the meter. From the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel, 'The Measures' explores the metric system's origins during the violence and upheavals of the French Revolution. Along the way, Goss and Perlin consider the intertwining of politic and personal turmoil, the failures of standardization, and the subtleties of collaboration.
Director: Jenny Perlin, Jacqueline Goss
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Country: United States of America, France
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Measures about?
- Jacqueline Goss and Jenny Perlin retrace the journey of two eighteenth century astronomers tasked with determining the true length of the meter. From the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel, 'The Measures' explores the metric system's origins during the violence and upheavals of the French Revolution. Along the way, Goss and Perlin consider the intertwining of politic and personal turmoil, the failures of standardization, and the subtleties of collaboration.
- Who directed The Measures?
- The Measures was directed by Jenny Perlin, Jacqueline Goss.
- How long is The Measures?
- The Measures has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- Where was The Measures produced?
- The Measures was produced in United States of America, France.