An animated interpretation of the Pacific Ocean ablaze as a result of a collision between two giant supertankers. The film explains that there is no technology available to cope with such a disaster, and in a realistic, animated way it is a reminder of the dangers of tanker traffic in coastal waters. The stunning animation method used in this short film is similar to Japanese ‘Manga’ style. Although this film deals with serious issues surrounding environmental disasters, it manages to introduce some comic moments that simultaneously educate and entertain. Story by Ian Slater. Animation by Ernie Schmidt.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003814
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Oil tankers
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Disasters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fires
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Oil pollution of the sea
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Disasters
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Oil tankers
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Accidents
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)