Copernicus

Images of the places in which Copernicus lived and worked, as well as of his artifacts, books, and original manuscripts, are
 accompanied by a narrative about the scientific context in which Copernicus came to understand and formulate his 
heliocentric theory of the universe.
 Music by Elmer Bernstein, in the spirit of 15th-century music.
 Nine minutes, 30 seconds.

The film Copernicus was made from a 3-screen slide show originally assembled for an international symposium celebrating the 500th anniversary of Copernicus’s birth.

1973
The Eames Office made Copernicus from a 3-screen slideshow originally assembled for an international symposium celebrating the 500th anniversary of Copernicus’s birth.
The Smithsonian Institution organized the symposium, which took place on April 23, 1973 at the American Academy of Sciences.
The film focuses on the scientist’s heliocentric theory of the universe while showing his artifacts, books, manuscripts, and scenes from his home town.
Musical score composed and conducted by Elmer Bernstein. 

9 Minutes.  Color.