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Action at a Distance

January 1, 2012 0h 20m

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2012 14 years ago
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Runtime 0h 20m 20 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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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.