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Lights, Camera, Science!

To what extent does film capture the true nature of science? Sometimes it mirrors reality with striking precision, while other times it takes bold imaginative leaps. This dynamic tension between realism and imagination not only shapes public perceptions of science, but also inspires critical conversations about ethics, technological innovation, and the broader impact of scientific progress. 

In celebration of the upcoming 225 years anniversary of the Royal Natural Sciences Society of Groningen, we are organizing a special film series for those with a passion for cinema and a love for science. Each screening will be introduced by a scientist who will place the film in context of real-world science.

 

225-jarig Lustrum Koninklijk Natuurkundig Genootschap (KNG)
Canan Çakırlar
Film and Introduction
English
In Victorian England, bound by strict social expectations and conservative beliefs, Mary Anning collects fossils and sells them to tourists along the rugged coast of Southern Britain. When Charlotte Murchison comes to stay with Mary temporarily and an unexpected bond develops between the two women.
225-jarig Lustrum Koninklijk Natuurkundig Genootschap (KNG)
Roelof Hut
Film and Introduction
English
Neurologist Malcolm Sayers administers the drug L‑dopa to patient Leonard Lowe, who has been in a coma-like state for thirty years. He awakens and begins to experience the world anew.
225-jarig Lustrum Koninklijk Natuurkundig Genootschap
Rineke Verbrugge
Film and Introduction
English
Follows Alan Turing's personal life and groundbreaking work as he and his team are determined to unravel the German army’s highly secure Enigma cipher system.
225-jarig Lustrum Koninklijk Natuurkundig Genootschap (KNG)
Marco Haan
Film and Introduction
English
Follows the extraordinary journey of John Nash, a brilliant but troubled mathematician whose groundbreaking ideas reshape modern science.