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Lunar

Name: Lunar
Director: Christian Stangl
Released: 2017
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Christian Stangl

Runtime

7 minutes

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Lunar is a specialized, small-scale historical reconstruction that functions as a visual tribute to the Apollo missions. Because it relies on original NASA photography from the 1960s, the film naturally mirrors the social hierarchies of that era. The narrative structure emphasizes the geopolitical tension of the Space Race. This focus results in a depiction of history that highlights Western institutional competence and traditional leadership roles. Ultimately, the film serves as a technical documentary rather than a vehicle for multi-layered discourse. It preserves mid-century milestones without attempting to address the social constraints of the time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lunar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the technical and historical milestones of the 1960s space program. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Lunar portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on the Apollo Project, a historically male-dominated era. It reinforces traditional masculine leadership without portraying masculinity in non-traditional ways.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lunar?

Limited

The film documents the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States. The historical context primarily features a homogeneous white cast of astronauts.

How does Lunar represent religion and culture?

Limited

This work functions as a historical retrospective of Western technological achievement. It aligns with traditional narratives of national progress and intense patriotism during the Cold War.

Does Lunar include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary utilizes animated photographic collages of NASA missions. There is no information regarding the depiction of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Uses thousands of original NASA photographs to bring historical stills to life through animated collage techniques.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces historical gender and racial hierarchies by focusing on the homogeneous astronaut corps of the 1960s.
The film lacks contemporary perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity, functioning primarily as a celebration of Western technological achievement.

Official Synopsis

In the year 1957 the cold war expands to space. The Soviet-Union sends Sputnik as the first manmade object into earth-orbit. 3 years later Yuri Gagarin enters space as the first man in space. The so called "Space Race" seems to be decided. But in 1961 President Kennedy promised to send American Astronauts to the Moon. The Apollo Project was born. A space ship had to be built that is strong enough to escape earth's gravitation, land on the moon and bring the crew safely back to earth. Motion Designer Christian worked with his brother and Composer Wolfgang for 18 months on this shortfilm. The foundation were thousands original NASA photographies, taken from the Astronauts during the Apollo Missions, which were released in September 2015. It is an animated collage using different techniques to bring the stills to life.

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