Empire of the Moon
17 minutes, 16mm black-and-white, 1991
a film by
John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Synopsis: Empire of the Moon visits the world of the tourist to contemplate the wonder and frustration that accompany all travel experiences. Filmed in Paris, this film essay captures the city and its visitors at both magical and humorous moments,

Festivals and Awards:
Film Arts Festival, San Francisco (première)
Sundance Film Festival
San Francisco International Film Festival (Special Jury Prize)
Black Maria Film Festival (Director's Citation)
Charlotte Film Festival (Best Experimental Documentary)
Ann Arbor Film Festival
British Short Film Festival
National Educational Film Festival (Bronze Apple) American Film Festival (Red Ribbon)
Athens Film Festival (Best of Category)
San Jose Cinequest
Chicago International Film Festival (Certificate of Merit)
Cork Film Festival (Certificate of Merit)
Cine Golden Eagle
Public Television Broadcast
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
San Francisco Cinematheque

Contact the filmmakers at: samuelson@stanford.edu