Astron-6
Five friends, a love of film and a suicide pact. In Tolkein lore, Astron-6 is the day of the Elvish New Year. And a New Year is upon us indeed… From their first meeting at the Winnipeg Short Film Massacre, the five men instantly found themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Rather than desroy each other, the sworn enemies decided to unite and then destroy themselves (once famous). Astron-6 is the brainchild of these five iconoclastic, multi-media artiests who share a fascination with the emchanics of fear and laughter. They subvert the expectations of the seasoned viewer with the nightmarish and absurd. Their imagery and recurring themes are often torn from the childhood of the irony-craving, internet savvy Generations X and Y. That is, they often lampoon genre films of the 1980’s.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary profiles Manfred von Rohr, a Swiss businessman who attempted to launch a private space program in the 1970s. It explores his ambitious vision, the challenges he faced, and the ultimate fate of his project. The film delves into von Rohr's unique personality and his unwavering dedication to reaching the stars against all odds.
Critical Reception
Astron-6 is a niche documentary that has garnered attention within circles interested in the history of space exploration and eccentric entrepreneurial ventures. While not widely reviewed, it is generally appreciated for its unique subject matter and the detailed, if somewhat melancholic, portrayal of Manfred von Rohr's dream.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its fascinating and obscure subject matter.
- Applauded for presenting a compelling portrait of a determined individual.
- Noted for its historical insight into overlooked space program attempts.
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Fun Fact
Manfred von Rohr's Astron-6 project was named after the Astron 300, a light aircraft he also developed.
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