# On the Silver Globe (1989)

> A radical Polish space epic turns a failed colony, alien monsters, and messianic belief into a surreal meditation on civilization’s self-destruction.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16237

## Facts

- Runtime: 165 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
- Director: Andrzej Żuławski
- Cast: Andrzej Seweryn, Michał Bajor, Jerzy Trela, Grażyna Dyląg, Maria Pakulnis, Waldemar Kownacki, Iwona Bielska, Jerzy Grałek
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093593/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: labyrinthine
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: surreal, oppressive, philosophical, deep dive viewing, late night arthouse cinema

## Synopsis

A haunting journey through the cosmos reveals the fragility of human dreams and civilization.

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