Action at a Distance
Originally released in 2012. Action at a Distance is a feature film. directed by Paloma Polo. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The starting point of this film project is Arthur Eddington’s 1919 expedition to the island of Príncipe, a Portuguese colony in the Gulf of Guinea, to observe the effects of a total solar eclipse. There are no photographic records of the experience. Only a stone stele mounted upon a whitewashed plinth —at the approximate spot where the eclipse was observed— reminds us that Eddington’s achievement signified the verification of Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Action at a Distance about?
The starting point of this film project is Arthur Eddington’s 1919 expedition to the island of Príncipe, a Portuguese colony in the Gulf of Guinea, to observe the effects of a total solar eclips...
Who directed Action at a Distance?
Action at a Distance was directed by Paloma Polo.
How long is Action at a Distance?
Action at a Distance has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Action at a Distance released?
Action at a Distance was released on January 1, 2012 in theaters.