A documentary film Phase 01

Status · In post-production Runtime · 15 months

A cosmic reflection on humanity's brightest mistake

Eclipsed · A film by Christophe Anagnostopoulos confronting light pollution.

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Phase 02 · The Signal

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Phase 03 · The Film

A film about the disappearance of the night

Eclipsed is a thought-provoking documentary that challenges viewers to confront the issue of light pollution — a growing phenomenon that dims the night sky's brilliance and disrupts the delicate balance of our environment and health.

Long before the birth of civilization, humanity looked to the stars for guidance, for stories, and for meaning. We deified them, built myths and sciences around them, and, eventually, tried to reach them.

That cosmic connection shaped who we are. Now, that connection is fading.

Directed by Christophe Anagnostopoulos · 2026

Phase 04 · Totality

The Global Eclipse

Light pollution is reshaping our world in ways we are only beginning to understand. A silent crisis, witnessed in numbers.

80%

Lost Horizons

Of the world's population lives under light-polluted skies, obscuring the universe.

⅓

A Hidden Galaxy

Of humanity can no longer see the Milky Way from their homes — a millennial bond severed.

Human Health

Artificial light at night disrupts sleep and circadian rhythms, eroding wellbeing.

Nocturnal Wildlife

Light alters feeding, mating, migration — disorienting birds, decimating insects.

Sea Turtles

Coastal lighting deters nesting females and misleads hatchlings inland.

Energy & Emissions

Wasted, misdirected lighting burns electricity and emissions for nothing.

NASA Scientific Visualization · Released April 8, 2026

Global Nighttime Lights Change (2014–2022)

This visualization shows the accumulated (starting from 2014) nighttime light change area of Earth, capturing human activity of the planet through the emissions of artificial light. Derived from satellite imagery taken daily over the past decade, this study maps the dynamics of the human night-time activity — with golden areas experiencing brightening, purple areas featuring dimming, and white areas experiencing both.

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Data visualizers: Kel Elkins (Science and Technology Corporation); Michala Garrison (SSAI)
Scientists: Tian Li (University of Connecticut); Zhe Zhu (University of Connecticut)

Phase 05 · Field Notes

Behind the lens

A visual diary of long nights across diverse landscapes — collaborative moments with the scientific community as we document the vanishing beauty of our night sky.

Phase 06 · Coordinates

Where the night still lives

From the Greek Cyclades to mountain ranges — every location gave us a different chapter of the night sky.

Phase 07 · The Team

Hands and eyes for the night sky

The production team combines years of experience in night-sky cinematography, scientific storytelling, and immersive soundscapes.

Christophe Anagnostopoulos

Director · Co-DoP · Producer

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker & Professional Photographer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Vaios Vitos

Assistant Director · Co-DoP · Producer

Thessaloniki-based conservation filmmaker, photographer, and videographer focused on visual storytelling for nature and science.

Dr. Konstantinos "Kay" Papathanasiou

Scriptwriter · Research · Consultant

Scriptwriter and film consultant specializing in the psychology of editing and narrative structure.

Dreamstate Logic

Original Music Composer

Crafts immersive, atmospheric soundscapes that mirror the vastness of the cosmos and the profound silence of the night.

Konstantinos Mpakouris

Production Assistant · Photographer

A dedicated student of photography, contributing a unique creative perspective and vital field assistance.

Angelos Tzortzakis

Production Assistant · Photographer

An aspiring photographer with a sharp eye for composition and detail, providing essential support on-location.

Phase 08 · Dispatches

From the field

News, partnerships, screenings, and outreach. Direct from production.

Jul 28, 2026

ECLIPSED in London: Interview with Professor Glen Jeffery at UCL

On 9 June 2026, the ECLIPSED documentary team visited the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London (UCL) to film an interview…

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Mar 21, 2026

Antiparos Schools Host Educational Presentation on Light Pollution During the Filming of ECLIPSED

A light pollution presentation was held at the schools of Antiparos during the filming of the documentary ECLIPSED, raising awareness about protecting…

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