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The Solar Film
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Wikipedia article
'The Solar Film' (also known as 'A Short Film on Solar Energy') is a 1979 short film by Elaine and Saul Bass and produced by Michael Britton. The film was financed through Redford's Wildwood Enterprises with 50-50 funding coming from Philanthropist Norton Simon and Warner Communications and a budget of $402,699.
Summary
This film takes a look at the short history of solar energy, what it is and how can it be used culturally and biologically.[https://archive.org/details/thesolarfilm_201705 Internet Archive]
Mike Oldfield's 'Tubular Bells' was used in the film.
The film was commissioned by Robert Redford who also served as executive producer.
Accolades
*1980: Nominated for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1980 1980|Oscars.org]
See also
* 'Why Man Creates', Saul Bass's 1968 Oscar-winning documentary short about creativity
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