Movie
Chronos
198543m7.5 / 10
A visual and musical journey through time
Carefully picked scenes of nature and civilization are viewed at high speed using time-lapse cinematography in an effort to demonstrate the history of various regions.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 25, 2026
Chronos opened in theaters May 10, 1985. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Carefully picked scenes of nature and civilization are viewed at high speed using time-lapse cinematography in an effort to demonstrate the history of various regions.
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More about Chronos
Credits
- Directed by
- Ron Fricke
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- The Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater & Science Center
- Les Productions de la Géode
- Magidson FilmsUnited States
Themes
naturepoetic documentarytime lapse photography