Shadow Chasers (2000)

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This feature-length documentary is a portrait of eclipse chasers, people for whom solar eclipses - among nature's more spectacular phenomena – are a veritable obsession. The film follows 4 of them as they travel incredible distances to witness the last total eclipse of the millennium as it sweeps eastward across Europe to India. At various points along the way enthusiasts Alain Cirou in France, Paul Houde in Austria, Olivier Staiger in Germany and Debasis Sarkar in India offer their impressions of the historic event.

Director: Jean Marc Larivière
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Cathy Gulkin
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Germany, Canada, France, India, Austria
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

solar eclipse, space, astronomy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Chasers about?
This feature-length documentary is a portrait of eclipse chasers, people for whom solar eclipses - among nature's more spectacular phenomena – are a veritable obsession. The film follows 4 of them as they travel incredible distances to witness the last total eclipse of the millennium as it sweeps eastward across Europe to India. At various points along the way enthusiasts Alain Cirou in France, Paul Houde in Austria, Olivier Staiger in Germany and Debasis Sarkar in India offer their impressions of the historic event.
Who directed Shadow Chasers?
Shadow Chasers was directed by Jean Marc Larivière.
Who stars in Shadow Chasers?
Shadow Chasers stars Alain Cirou, Olivier Staiger, Debasis Sarkar, Madeleine Arsenault, James Hyndman, Paul Houde.
How long is Shadow Chasers?
Shadow Chasers has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Shadow Chasers?
Shadow Chasers is a Documentary film.
Where was Shadow Chasers produced?
Shadow Chasers was produced in Germany, Canada, France, India, Austria.