The Impossible Map (1947)

Development in long-range travel and the growing importance of the Arctic and Antarctic regions make it necessary to understand how maps may be misleading. Experiments with a grapefruit illustrate the difficulty of presenting a true picture of the world on a flat surface and it is concluded that the globe is the most accurate way of representing the earth.

Director: Evelyn Lambart
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Impossible Map about?
Development in long-range travel and the growing importance of the Arctic and Antarctic regions make it necessary to understand how maps may be misleading. Experiments with a grapefruit illustrate the difficulty of presenting a true picture of the world on a flat surface and it is concluded that the globe is the most accurate way of representing the earth.
Who directed The Impossible Map?
The Impossible Map was directed by Evelyn Lambart.
Who stars in The Impossible Map?
The Impossible Map stars Bill Bolt.
How long is The Impossible Map?
The Impossible Map has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Impossible Map?
The Impossible Map is a Animation, Documentary film.
Where was The Impossible Map produced?
The Impossible Map was produced in Canada.