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Origin of Life on Earth

Name: Origin of Life on Earth
Duration: 3 min

Kenneth Horn

1972 | 3 min

This short animated film presents the theory of the origin of the Earth and its transformation into a life-supporting planet. The evolution of the first simple life forms is illustrated in bright colours, and the seminal role of photosynthesis in nourishing and supporting all life on earth is highlighted.

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director

Kenneth Horn
animation

Kenneth Horn
producer

Sidney Goldsmith

Origin of Life on Earth

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