Starbreaker

A science fiction story about two children who crash land their spacecraft on an unknown planet. They are captured by a wizard who rules over a lifeless land. As the story evolves the youngsters realise that the wizard, in his own way, is also a prisoner. A conflict between the protagonists leads to the wizard’s discovery of music and harmony, which ultimately prove to be the keys that spring the trap.

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Credits

director

Bruce Mackay

producer

Roman Kroitor

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1984

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303262

Language

English

Subject categories

Childrens Films

Fantasy & Science Fiction

Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life on other planets

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Canada, 1984

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