From the unique vantage point of 200 miles above Earth's surface, we see how natural forces - volcanoes, earthquakes and hurricanes - affect our world, and how a powerful new force - humankind - has begun to alter the face of the planet. From Amazon rain forests to Serengeti grasslands, Blue Planet inspires a new appreciation of life on Earth, our only home.
Cinematography
Space shuttle-shot 70mm IMAX footage that still shames your phone camera.
Practical Effects
Actual astronauts operating IMAX cameras in orbit. No CGI, just brave nerds.
Score
Micky Erbe and Maribeth Solomon doing synth-orchestra grandeur before it was cool.
Director
Ben Burtt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ben Burtt, the director, is the legendary Star Wars sound designer who created R2-D2's voice and the lightsaber hum. Yes, really.
This was the first IMAX space documentary — it essentially launched the entire 'Earth from above' genre that Netflix now milks dry.
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