filmmaking,making of

The Science of Interstellar (2014)

Poster for The Science of Interstellar

Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gail Willumsen
  • Profile picture of Matthew McConaughey
    Narrator (voice) Matthew McConaughey
  • Profile picture of Kip Thorne
    Self Kip Thorne
  • Profile picture of Christopher Nolan
    Self Christopher Nolan
  • Profile picture of Jonathan Nolan
    Self Jonathan Nolan
  • Profile picture of Emma Thomas
    Self Emma Thomas
  • Profile picture of Natalie Batalha
    Self Natalie Batalha
  • Profile picture of Sean Carroll
    Self Sean Carroll
  • Profile picture of Albert Einstein
    Self (archive footage) Albert Einstein

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Keywords

  • filmmaking
  • making of