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Of Stars and Men

1961 · 53 min

A gentle, thoughtful animated essay that invites quiet wonder about our place in the cosmos.

Overview: Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".

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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: science
exploration
identity
Places: sea
wilderness
home
Era: timeless
Audience: teen
Form: animated
documentary
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Realism	5
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Complexity	6
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: animation, documentary, science fiction
Directed by: Faith Hubley, John Hubley
Written by: Faith Hubley, John Hubley
Starring: Harlow Shapley, Mark Hubley, Ray Hubley
Cinematography: Jack Buehre
Runtime: 53 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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