Der Tag, an dem die Sonne erlosch

Synopsis

The sun motif in the art of various peoples (including the Egyptians and the Incas) and the sun’s role as the Earth’s source of energy are explored. The film also features footage of the total solar eclipse on June 30, 1954, on the Swedish island of Galtol.

Director

Friedrich Wollangk

Written by

Friedrich Wollangk

Music

Horst Dempwolff

Studio

Filmaufbau

Released

9 September 1954

Genres

Documentary