Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography

86 mins | Documentary | March 31, 2022

With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by  Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe. 

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography

86 mins | Documentary | March 31, 2022

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by  Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe. 
Producers CBC, Genepool Productions, Handful of Films
Original title Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
Directors Daniella Ortega, Niobe Thompson
Writers Daniella Ortega

Cast

Sarah Snook

as Voice of Carbon (voice)

Mark Miodownik

as Self

Robert Hazen

as Self