Christmas on Mars is the title of a film written and directed by Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. Production for the film began in 2002 and wrapped in 2005. It was released on November 11, 2008. A soundtrack for the film was released the same day.Billboard: Flaming Lips Unveil 'Mars' CD/DVD Details (September 25, 2008)
Synopsis
The film tells the tale of Major Syrtis, played by Lips drummer Steven Drozd, and the first Christmas on the planet Mars.Billboard: Flaming Lips Unveil 'Mars' CD/DVD Details (September 25, 2008)
Cast
- Steven Drozd as Major Syrtis
- Wayne Coyne as The Martian
- Steve Burns as Astronaut #1
- Scott Booker as Psychiatrist
- Isaac Brock
- Adam Goldberg as Mars Psychiatrist
- Elijah Wood
- Fred Armisen
Quote
- '"Against a background of descending madness, Major Syrtis is trying to use the pageant to provide hope amongst the colonists, and the film tells the story of his struggle". Wayne Coyne
