SOLARTAXI
68 min. 2010, Germany

Directed and photographed by Erik Schmitt

Sound by Daniel Griese

Edited by Steffen Hand, David Hartmann

Produced by Daniel Thomaser

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What began as a childhood dream is now an epic 18-month adventure that spans the globe. More than a few have embarked on an 'around the world' adventure, but no one has ever done so powered exclusively by the Sun. The story of Louis Palmer and the around-globe voyage of his home-made solar-powered car is the skeleton of a documentary by Erik Schmitt. .

Full of surprises and apparently insurmountable obstacles, his journey begins in the summer of 2007. Along the way, Louis and his Solartaxi meet princes, movie stars, politicians and scientists, but most importantly, encounter ordinary people, showing them, mobility with the mere power of the Sun is possible.

PÄIKESETAKSO
Rezissöör Erik Schmitt

Šveitsi noormees Louis Palmer teeb teoks oma lapsepõlve unistus – ehitada ainult päikeseenergial töötav auto ning sõita sellega umber Maakera. Idee sai teoks 2007.aastal, mil Louis Palmer oma ümberilma reisil tegi suure vahepeatuse Balis toimunud rahvusvahelisel kliimakonverentsil ning tõestas, et inimkonna tulevik on taastuvenergial.