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Without a single word, the short Canadian combined film shows the true extent of human existence and the breadth of scientific knowledge. Animator Eva Szasz, inspired by Cosmic View by the Dutch Kees Boeke, uses animation to portray things that are inaccessible to us by common means. She explores places that put a human individual into an impressive, albeit disturbing perspective. The film, partially balancing between scientific and philosophical work, encourages us to reassess the dimensions of everything, from our everyday challenges to ourselves. Even though the film was made more than fifty years ago, and both science and animation have come a long way since then, the effect of this small piece remains strong. (Academia Film Olomouc)
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From blood cells to galaxies, Cosmic Zoom makes skilful use of the animation possibilities of the time and takes the viewer into a world of macro- and microcosmic dimensions. I was intrigued by the slight experimentation with the soundtrack, and in terms of "story", this fifty-year old film reminded me a little of Once Upon a Time... Life and Once Upon a Time Was the Space.
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