2001: A Space Odyssey - Videophone Sequence
Dublin Core
Title
2001: A Space Odyssey - Videophone Sequence
Subject
Science Fiction; Videophone; Film Technology; Stanley Kubrick; "2001: A Space Odyssey"
Description
A clip from "2001: A Space Odyssey" demonstrating one of the earliest cinematic depictions of a videophone, showcasing director Stanley Kubrick's visionary portrayal of future technology. The sequence is noted for its prescient depiction of communication technology.
Creator
Stanley Kubrick (Director)
Source
YouTube Channel - imaucblog
Publisher
Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Date
Original release date of the movie: April 2, 1968; YouTube clip posted on May 19, 2010
Contributor
Keir Dullea (Actor portraying Dr. Dave Bowman), Arthur C. Clarke (Author of the original story), Geoffrey Unsworth, John Alcott (Cinematographers)
Rights
The rights to the clip and the film are owned by the distributors: Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists. The clip is used for educational or critical commentary purposes, potentially covered under fair use.
Relation
Related to the broader context of "2001: A Space Odyssey" and its influence on science fiction and technology.
Format
Video clip; Digital
Language
English
Type
Film excerpt; Cinematic depiction
Identifier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWwo6JpMceg
Coverage
The videophone sequence specifically covers future communication technologies as envisioned in a 1968 science fiction film.
Files
Citation
Stanley Kubrick (Director), “2001: A Space Odyssey - Videophone Sequence,” Poly Archives, accessed March 3, 2026, https://polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/items/show/542.