Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

Nan
1h 38m
2020
6.591 /10 (88)

Explore the meaning of falling stars, meteorites and deep impacts.

Overview

This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.

Country : Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2020-09-10

Top Billed Cast

Werner Herzog

Self - Narrator (voice)

Clive Oppenheimer

Self

Simon Schaffer

Self

Jon Larsen

Self

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