Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé is a revelatory collection of 23 short films spanning from 1925 to 1982, showcasing the surreal and poetic world of French filmmaker and biologist Jean Painlevé. Merging science and cinema, Painlevé brought microscopic sea creatures and scientific phenomena to life with a sense of wonder, humor, and avant-garde flair. These groundbreaking films blur the lines between fact and fiction, making the invisible visible and revealing nature as a stage of endless performance. A cornerstone of science cinema, this collection continues to inspire generations of artists, scientists, and dreamers.
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