Magic Molecule

1962 0h 9m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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A film showing the new world created by the techniques and processes of the plastics industry. Transmuted from coal, oil or wood, synthetic substances can make thousands of new products, from silk threads to furniture. With a light and lively treatment, this film explores the colorful, versatile world of these synthetic materials.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christopher Chapman
Writers: William Weintraub
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 9-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christopher Chapman, shot by Christopher Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor George Kaczender shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0273764 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Christopher Chapman directs. Christopher Chapman behind the camera. George Kaczender cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 9-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
264 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Christopher Chapman, shot by Christopher Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor George Kaczender shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0273764 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.