Using animation techniques presents a complete history of mankind from the birth of the Earth, showing man as a descendant of an ape. Taking with him everywhere a symbolic flower he explores the planet, optimistically considering life under water, and eventually, life on other planets of the cosmos.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009774
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)
Animation → Animated films - Romania
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)