The Origins of Electricity (2006)

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Dead heroes Thomas Edison, Nicola Tesla, and Topsy the Coney Island elephant make their return to the screen in this tragic, stop-motion animated tale of two ill-fated lightbulbs forced to confront the unholy meaning of light. Made for the Slamdance $99 Special Program.

Director: Benh Zeitlin
Runtime: 8 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Benh Zeitlin

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What is The Origins of Electricity about?
Dead heroes Thomas Edison, Nicola Tesla, and Topsy the Coney Island elephant make their return to the screen in this tragic, stop-motion animated tale of two ill-fated lightbulbs forced to confront the unholy meaning of light. Made for the Slamdance $99 Special Program.
Who directed The Origins of Electricity?
The Origins of Electricity was directed by Benh Zeitlin.
How long is The Origins of Electricity?
The Origins of Electricity has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).