Celestial Tales

2021
Documentary short
A better look at the night sky is part of what made our civilization flourish.
The understanding of celestial motion gave us a capability of precise navigation and timekeeping, along with numerous stories from our mythology.
Today, we use science to further our understanding of the stars and other cosmic phenomena, thus weaving new stories to guide our descendants.
In the words of astronomer Carl Sagan: "We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
Written, Directed, and Animated by Ratimir Rakuljic
Narrated by Kenley Kristofferson
Produced by Monika Rakuljic & Ratimir Rakuljic

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