The Silent Revolution

The Silent Revolution is a 1972 German documentary film about molecular biology. The film posits that biologically, man will still be programmed as a hunter and food collector even when there will be nothing to hunt and collect. Evolution is too slow to cope with the rapid changes in our environment, and the countdown of man's survival has already begun. Yet. there may be a chance to influence the steering mechanism of life. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Release Date

May 3, 1971

Status

Released

Original Title

Die lautlose Revolution

Runtime

44min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

Leonaris-Film