Ambient Chaconne (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2019, Ambient Chaconne is an adventure and animation film directed by Eric Leiser, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. A time-lapse animated meditation on geothermal energy, erosion, seismic activity and magma. Shot above the Yellowstone Caldera and amongst the Bryce Canyon hoodoos, the film explores how they connect these past cataclysms to the present endangered environment within the sixth mass extinction and future threats to an ecosystem already in collapse. The musical accompaniment, composed and performed by Pauline Kim Harris, is based on a reimagining of the Chaconne from the Partita No.2 in D minor (BWV 1004) by Johann Sebastian Bach.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ambient Chaconne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambient Chaconne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambient Chaconne tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ambient Chaconne (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ambient Chaconne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ambient Chaconne worth watching?
- Ambient Chaconne holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Ambient Chaconne released?
- Ambient Chaconne was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.