
A Trip to Mars
Directed by Holger-Madsen
Produced by Nordisk Film Denmark
An optimistic silent-era space adventure that uses Mars as a utopian vision of enlightenment and transcendence, framed around a captain's journey and cross-planetary romance.
The navy captain Avanti Planetaros is inspired by his astronomer-father to travel through outer space to reach other worlds. He becomes an aviator and, along with the young scientist Dr. Krafft, the driving force behind the construction of a space-ship. Despite oppostion from the mocking Professor Dubius, Planetaros gathers a crew of fearless men and takes off. During the long voyage, the crew becomes restless; a mutiny is narrowly avoided. Finally, they reach Mars and discover that the planet is inhabited by people who have reached a higher stage of development, free of diseases, sorrow, violence, sexual urges, and the fear of death. Avanti falls in love with Marya, daughter of the Prince of Wisdom, the head of the Martians. Marya shares his feelings and decides to return with him in order to bring the wisdom of the Martians to the backward Earthlings. (stumfilm.dk)
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Does A Trip to Mars end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is A Trip to Mars sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is A Trip to Mars violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
Is A Trip to Mars easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is A Trip to Mars scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Like A Trip to Mars
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Trip to Mars
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Trip to Mars, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Trip to Mars, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Trip to Mars, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































