Powers of Ten

This innovative short film, directed by the renowned Charles and Ray Eames, explores the relative scale of the universe in factors of ten. It begins with a picnic scene in Chicago and zooms out to the edge of the universe, then back in to the subatomic level within a man’s hand. The film is celebrated for its educational value and its pioneering use of visual effects to illustrate complex scientific concepts. While it did not receive any major awards, it remains a significant work in the realm of educational and experimental cinema. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.