Interplay is a 2025 short documentary directed by Sanne Rovers, featuring malaria researcher Teun Bousema. The film follows Bousema and his team in northern Uganda as they investigate the malaria parasite's life cycle, focusing on how humans infect mosquitoes. Utilizing simple tools like petri dishes and vacuum cleaners, they confront the parasite's mutations and the looming threat of drug resistance. The documentary showcases the relentless scientific efforts against this adaptable adversary.