The Solar Film (also known as A Short Film on Solar Energy) [1] is a 1979 short film [2] by Elaine and Saul Bass[3] and produced by Michael Britton.
[4] The film was financed through Redford's Wildwood Enterprises with 50-50 funding coming from Philanthropist Norton Simon and Warner Communications and a budget of $402,699.
[5] This film takes a look at the short history of solar energy,[6] what it is and how can it be used culturally and biologically.
[7][8] Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells was used in the film.
[9] The film was commissioned by Robert Redford who also served as executive producer.