Solar Eclipse movie poster

Solar Eclipse

November 3, 2011 1h 21m 5.2/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Solar Eclipse is a documentary film. directed by Martin Mareček. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tomáš Tožička and Milan Smrž

Synopsis

In 2006, Milan and Tomas electrified a school campus and a hospital in a detached Zambian village. After four years, they return for the last time to find out about their system's failures, repair it and hand it over at last. The film follows them through chaotic days as well as pitch black nights and provides a fresh insight into the pitfalls of humanitarian development projects. Short circuits of all sorts, blending and dissolving of different worlds, rituals of gratitude and concepts of solutions. With no attempts to declare or evaluate anything, Solar Eclipse becomes a situation probe examining various forms of light and darkness. Will the two Czech linkboys succeed in lighting up the Zambian bushland?

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 3, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czech Republic Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Hypermarket Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solar Eclipse about?

In 2006, Milan and Tomas electrified a school campus and a hospital in a detached Zambian village. After four years, they return for the last time to find out about their system's failures, repair ...

Who directed Solar Eclipse?

Solar Eclipse was directed by Martin Mareček.

How long is Solar Eclipse?

Solar Eclipse has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Solar Eclipse released?

Solar Eclipse was released on November 3, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Solar Eclipse?

The main cast of Solar Eclipse includes Tomáš Tožička, Milan Smrž.