NTSC/Widescreen/TRT 3:13/Color/2023
“Lunar” is an evocative mood piece centered on a speech prepared for Richard Nixon, to be read in the event that the Apollo 11 mission failed and the astronauts did not survive. The speech was intended to be delivered to the nation on television in the event of such a tragedy.
The speech was discovered in the archives of the Nixon Administration in 1999. It is brief and somber in tone, and offers condolences to the families of the astronauts. It recognizes the bravery of the astronauts and the risk they took in attempting such a daring and historic mission, and acknowledges the disappointment and heartbreak that would have accompanied their loss. It also reflects on the broader implications of the failed mission for the future of space exploration and the country’s ambitions in this area.
The film consists primarily of images of the moon and of fire, which have been associated with a variety of symbolic meanings and ideas throughout human history. In many cultures, the moon has been seen as a symbol of the feminine and the realm of the unconscious, while fire has been tied to the masculine and to consciousness. In many traditions, the moon and fire are also seen as powerful forces capable of transforming and purifying the human soul. For example, in many indigenous cultures, fire is used in rituals to cleanse the body and spirit, while the moon is seen as a source of spiritual power and guidance.
In astrology, the moon is also associated with emotions, feelings, and the unconscious mind, while fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) are associated with passion, courage, and leadership. In literature and mythology, the moon and fire are often used as powerful symbols to represent the struggle between light and darkness, life and death, and the dual nature of humanity.
Prof. Morrow’s films are viewable at his Vimeo channel.
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