Living in the Age of Airplanes takes flight at CINÉ+ on April 18

MEDIA RELEASE

For immediate release

Gatineau, Quebec, April 15, 2016 — CINÉ+ and National Geographic Studios present a new and immersive giant screen film experience that offers a fresh perspective on a modern-day miracle that many of us take for granted: flying. Using spectacular aerial and nature photography, Living in the Age of Airplanes carries audiences around the globe on an epic journey to 95 locations in 18 countries spanning seven continents to remind us how, in a single century, aviation has changed our world forever.

During the vast majority of humanity’s existence, walking was the most common means of travel. Yet today, just 175 years after the introduction of the steam engine, boarding a jet to travel thousands of miles in a matter of hours is more often viewed as an inconvenience than a world-changing technological marvel. Narrated by Harrison Ford in the English version and by Quebec actor Guy Nadon in the French version, Living in the Age of Airplanes highlights the amazing evolution that led to a world where 100,000 aircraft take off and land every day.

“Since we were all born into a world with airplanes, it’s hard to imagine that jet travel itself is only 60 years old, just a tick on the timeline of human history,” said producer and director
Brian J. Terwilliger. “With this film, we want to reignite people’s wonder for one of the most extraordinary aspects of the modern world.”

“Living in the Age of Airplanes is a stunning and moving film that shows how airplanes have forever changed our daily lives”, said Marie-Claude Vachon, Coordinator of CINÉ+. “Look around you and you will see that from the clothes you wear to the food you eat, many things that you take for granted would not be available if it were not for airplanes. Even our relationships with family and friends have been affected. It was not long ago that if a friend or family member were to move to a different country, you might never see them again.”

Starting April 18, Living in the Age of Airplanes will be featured at CINÉ+, the first movie theatre in Canada equipped with an ultramodern Barco 4K laser projector. The film has been rated G and has a run time of 45 minutes.

For film schedules, please visit our website at historymuseum.ca/cineplus or call 819-776-7010.

Tickets are now on sale at the Museum Box Office and online. Individual prices (plus applicable taxes): $11 for adults; $9 for seniors and students (with valid ID); $7 for children 3 to 12; $35 for families. FREE for CINÉ+ Club Members, 25% discount for Museum Members.

Work of the Canadian History Museum is made possible in part through financial support of the Government of Canada.

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Media contacts:
Stéphanie Verner
Media Relations Officer
Telephone: 819-776-7169
Email: stephanie.verner@historymuseum.ca