Pariscience 2020

Coded Bias

Shalini Kantayya

<p>Modern society sits at the intersection of two crucial questions: What does it mean when artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly governs our liberties? And what are the consequences for the people Al is biased against? When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces and the faces of women, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence is not neutral, and women are leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are&nbsp;protected.</p> <p><em>Not available - 13th Annual Imagine Science Film Festival (Oct 16-23, 2020)</em></p>

66 Metres - Rising Sea Levels / Steigende Pegel - Wenn Das Wesser Kommt

Alexander Lahl Max Mönch

<p>As a consequence of climate change, rising sea levels could significantly reshape coastlines by 2100. With entire regions under threat, scientists are devising solutions to protect future generations while studying the complex dynamics of this phenomenon.</p>

Exoplanètes, Les Chasseurs De Mondes (Exoplanet, world hunters)

Patrick Baud Gilles Boussion Vincent Clap

<p>Are there other worlds beyond our own? Humanity has pondered this question for over 2,000 years. In 1995, two astronomers, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz, discovered the first exoplanet. Today, scientists are observing billions of them. What do these worlds look like? What can they teach us?</p>

Homo Sapiens, Les Nouvelles Origines

Olivier Julien

<p>In 2017, a publication in the journal Nature shook the scientific world: the dating of Homo sapiens remains, 315,000 years old, in Morocco, pushing back the age of our species by 100,000 years. This film recounts an unprecedented discovery, unveiling a new pan-African perspective on the origins and evolution of humanity.</p>

Le Génie Des Arbres

Emmanuelle Nobécourt

<p>Highly sensitive and in constant interaction with their environment, trees are a model of resilience, energy balance, and resource management. From the molecular to the planetary scale, this documentary highlights their invaluable role in biodiversity.</p>

Le Guerrier Était Une Femme - Une Archéologie Des Sexes / Terra X: Mächtige Männer - Ohnmächtige Frauen?

Birgit Tanner Carsten Gutschmidt

<p>What if men weren&#39;t the only ones hunting during the Stone Age? Recent archaeological discoveries challenge preconceived notions about the division of roles between women and men throughout history, revealing the existence of Viking warriors and the absence of gender-based hierarchies.</p>

Incendies Géants - Enquête Sur Un Nouveau Fléau

Cosima Dannoritzer

<p>Every year, forests around the world burn, threatening homes, biodiversity, and the climate. To understand the reasons behind this phenomenon, this film meets with an international community of scientists, firefighters, and experts. How can we respond to such a catastrophe?</p>

Indian Space Dreams

Sue Sudbury

<p>Scientists at Mumbai&#39;s Tata Institute of Fundamental Research have been working since 2001 to build and launch Astrosat. If successful, it will allow astronomers to study black holes as never before and get closer to understanding how our universe is formed. But as things start to go wrong, they soon discover the enormity of the challenge they have taken on. Filmed over 5 years, we follow these astronomers on this &#39;topsy-turvy ride&#39; to space. Vinita, working in the telescope team, is more excited about her lab work than about the prospect of an arranged marriage. When he&#39;s not building Astrosat, Professor Rao visits Geeta Nagar, the slum next door, where children like Sandhya, inspired by the rocket launch, dream of a better life. The stakes are big for everyone - but so are the obstacles in a country constantly struggling against the odds. As countdown to launch approaches will their 15 years of hard work pay off?</p>

MS

Suzanne Raes

<p dir="ltr">A dialogue in film between a writer and a scientist about the disease dominating their lives.</p> <p dir="ltr">Multiple sclerosis is a well-known disease with a dramatic course. A silent killer which progressively restricts its victims in their movements, not taking their lives but forcing them to surrender their freedom bit by bit. If you have this disease, you don&rsquo;t know why you got it or how you can fight it.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jeroen Geurts, a professor of Translational Neuroscience at the Amsterdam UMC, is at the forefront of MS research. He is highly ambitious and he is in a hurry. In the year he turns 40, he takes stock of what his research has yielded so far.</p> <p dir="ltr">Lineke van den Boezem, a scriptwriter, was diagnosed with MS around her 4oth birthday and is trying to live with the disease. Because she feels her doctors have little to offer her, she goes in search of possible therapies that might halt the disease&rsquo;s progress. She too is in a hurry, as any ground lost can&rsquo;t be recovered and the disease will continue to reduce her world.</p> <p dir="ltr">MS is a film about two people whose lives are ruled by the disease MS. The film revolves around two perspectives: What does science have to offer the individual? And what can a scientist learn from an individual patient?</p> <p>It is an almost philosophical dialogue between a scientist and someone with first-hand experience. A search to discover how to deal with what you don&rsquo;t (yet) know; a search helped by metaphors to provide an image of that which is still not understood. The hope of a solution being close is vital to both of them.</p>

Notre-dame De Paris - Les Secrets Des Bâtisseurs

Emmanuel Blanchard

<p>Throughout its history, Notre-Dame de Paris has faced numerous architectural, technological, and political challenges. Alongside the builders of both past and present, this film traces the history of its construction: how has this masterpiece evolved over the centuries?</p>

Our Gorongosa - A Park for the People

James Byrne

<p>Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique has become one of Africa&rsquo;s most celebrated wildlife restoration stories. After a decade of renewed protection, Gorongosa&rsquo;s large mammal population has increased 10-fold to over 100,000 animals. But the Park must also find a way to co-exist with the 200,000 people living in surrounding communities.</p> <p>Dominique Gon&ccedil;alves, a young African elephant ecologist shares the inspiring story of how Gorongosa is becoming a new model for wildlife conservation and community development. By bringing large-scale, long-term health care, agriculture support, and girls&rsquo; education to surrounding communities, Gorongosa is redefining the identity and purpose of this national park.</p>

Apollo 11: Retour Sur La Lune

Charles-Antoine de Rouvre

<p>July 21, 1969. The entire world holds its breath. In a few seconds, a man will step onto the Moon for the first time. This film revisits the eight days of the Apollo 11 mission and conveys the global resonance of this event, using previously unseen images and sounds.</p>

Killing Patient Zero

Laurie Lynd

<p>1980s, North America. Ga&eacute;tan Dugas is wrongly identified as &quot;patient zero,&quot; responsible for the spread of the AIDS epidemic. Through his story, the filmmaker conducts an enlightening investigation into homophobia, misinformation surrounding the disease, and the dangers of such falsehoods.</p>

Picture A Scientist

Ian Cheney sharon Shattuck

<p>In PICTURE A SCIENTIST, three leading women scientists overcome brutal harassment, institutional discrimination, and years of subtle slights to revolutionize the culture of science.</p>

Mars kuvien takaa (The Other Side of the Mars)

Minna Långström

<p>NASA roboticist &nbsp;and Curiosity -rover driver Vandi Verma works on Mars on a daily basis from her desk at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Los Angeles.&nbsp;Her work of navigating the rover in the Martian terrain relies to a large part on images and the technologically advanced use of them.&nbsp;The film creates&nbsp;a philosophical journey into the intriguing world of Mars science. Through the lenses of &nbsp;various experts we learn how NASAs&rsquo; images are made, used and manipulated for the sake of science, &nbsp;but also public information. Mars is the ideal place for an investigation into our paradoxical relationship to photography. Do images reflect reality or shape it?</p>

Tous Surveillés: 7 Milliards De Suspects

Sylvain Louvet Ludo G.

<p>In order to combat terrorism, Europe, the United States, and especially China have recently embarked on a race for surveillance technologies. Monitored, located, hunted... How far can the desire for security lead? An investigation into the heart of this new global &quot;digital totalitarianism.&quot;</p>

Les Dernières Heures De Pompéi

Pierre Stine

<p>In 2018, archaeologists conducted the most significant excavations at Pompeii since 1950, uncovering incredible discoveries. For the first time, science and reconstructions help explain how the volcano destroyed the city and buried thousands of people under ash.</p>

Le Faux Manuscrit De Galilée / Der Gefälschte Mond Von Galileo Galilei

Pierre-Olivier François

<p>In 2005, the book market was shaken by the sale of a rare copy of Galileo&#39;s Starry Messenger, authenticated by an international team of researchers. However, the persistence of a single scientist proved it was a forgery. This thrilling story traces the history of an almost perfect deception.</p>

Women in Science in Africa, A Silent Revolution

Kate Thompson-Gorry

<p>Women in Science in Africa, a Silent revolution</p> <p>More than forty years ago, a woman, scientist and environmental activist, created the Green Belt movement to fight deforestation in her home region in Kenya. In 2004, this woman was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This was the first Nobel Prize ever awarded to an African woman. Her name was Wangari Maathai. 15 years later, more than 35 million trees have been planted throughout the African continent. And Wangari Maathai continues to inspire a whole new generation of women who are involved in science. Today, there her successors are all over the continent; pioneers charting new paths in the traditionally male dominated world of science. Dynamic and enterprising, these African women scientists are the new face of a modern Africa that is participating in the great upheavals of our societies. But in this competitive world, they are still under-represented. We followed three of them, respectively specialists in nanochemistry, molecular biology and astrophysics.</p> <p>Who are these women? What obstacles did they have to overcome to reach the top of their game? What impact do they have on their community? Will they be able to find concrete solutions to the major challenges of the 21st century? And what if the Einstein of tomorrow were to be an African woman?</p>

George Orwell, Aldous Huxley. 1984 Ou Le Meilleur Des Mondes ?

Caroline Benarrosh Philippe Calderon

<p>More than 70 years ago, two iconic science fiction novels were published: 1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. These works have become essential references, and this documentary revisits their visionary aspects, which have an extraordinary resonance in our societies today.</p>

Sauver Notre-dame

Quentin Domart Charlène Grave

<p>In the aftermath of the fire that struck Notre-Dame de Paris, the cathedral is at risk of collapsing. Architects, stone masons, carpenters, crane operators, scaffolders, rope access technicians, and archaeologists embark on a race against time to protect this world heritage site.</p>

Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani

George Csicsery

<p>Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the United States, Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics&rsquo; highest prize, the Fields Medal.</p> <p>Mirzakhani&rsquo;s contributions are explained in the film by leading mathematicians and illustrated by animated sequences. Her mathematical colleagues from around the world, as well as former teachers, classmates, and students in Iran today, convey the deep impact of her achievements. The path of her education, success on Iran&rsquo;s Math Olympiad team, and her brilliant work, make Mirzakhani an ideal role model for girls looking toward careers in science and mathematics.</p>

Serendipity (2019)

Prune Nourry

<p>For the past 10 years, the work of artist Prune Nourry has focused on the human body, the definition of femininity in different cultures, and the possibilities offered by science. In Serendipity, she reflects on her journey, turning a personal challenge into a true artistic epic.</p>

Ultima Patagonia

Gilles Santantonio

<p>French and Chilean scientists are staying on Madre de Dios Island in Patagonia to study its species and the history of the peoples who lived there. From the warm atmosphere of the base camp to the perilous expeditions, this film reveals an extraordinary odyssey in the heart of breathtaking landscapes.</p>

Bestioles Avec Dr Nozman

David Tabourier

<p>Let&#39;s join Dr. Nozman and Pierre Kerner on a journey to discover the strangest creatures in the animal kingdom, whether in their anatomy or way of life. Often overlooked, these creatures are not only fascinating but are also studied in laboratories.</p>

Planet Detox

Léo Grasset Simon Dronet

<p>L&eacute;o Grasset analyzes various ecological topics and issues, sorting through what is true and what is misinformation. (Re)discover today&#39;s ecological challenges by deconstructing some common misconceptions.</p>

Under The Pole - On A Dormi Sous La Mer

Vincent Perazio

<p>Between a scientific documentary on coral reefs and an adventure narrative, this film takes us to Moorea. The Under The Pole team experiments with a submarine capsule for the first time, allowing them to live underwater 24/7 and observe marine life from a unique perspective.</p>

Xenius: Le Darkweb - Commerce Illégal Et Liberté Politique

Alex Steininger

<p>D&ouml;rthe and Pierre dive into the little-known world of the dark web. How is it structured? Why can one browse anonymously? Often viewed negatively, the dark web can also become a tool for freedom of expression. Law enforcement and justice have also managed to catch traffickers or fraudsters there, despite the anonymity.</p>

À L’écoute De La Nature - L’énigme Du Cri Silencieux

Jacques Mitsch

<p>This episode meets several scientists to discover the surprising communication strategies developed by various animal species: the sensitivity of deer, prairie squirrels and their ultrasounds, as well as insects and the astonishing sounds they produce.</p>

Le Clan Des Cachalots

Stéphane Granzotto François Sarano

<p>Off the coast of Mauritius, for seven years, a team of scientific divers lived alongside a pod of sperm whales. Witnessing intimate moments of their lives, they attempted to decipher the secrets of their dialect, as well as the complex relationships woven within this matriarchal society.</p>

Des Gorilles Dans La Tourmente (Gorillas Under Stress)

Susanne Maria Krauss

<p>Over the past three decades, the population of mountain gorillas in the Virunga region has more than doubled. This rare success in conservation brings new challenges. What should be done when a population of endangered animals increases, but its habitat remains limited? How much space should be given to wild nature?</p>

Quand Les Animaux Sauvages Emménagent En Ville - Les Grandes Plaines

Guy Beauché Sébastien Lafont

<p>In the United States, in the vast plains, coyotes, Canada geese, and prairie dogs have made cities their home. The boundary between civilization and nature has likely never been so thin. City dwellers and scientists are exploring how to coexist with this urban wildlife.</p>

La Vie Secrète D’un Nid De Tortues Marines (Turtle Beach)

Hayley Smith

<p>This film reveals, for the first time, the behind-the-scenes of a sea turtle nest. With the help of an adapted audiovisual setup, the film offers stunning footage and follows the dedicated work of scientists determined to understand the massive and synchronized arrivals of turtles ready to lay their eggs.</p>

L’histoire Secrète Des Paysages - Les Cénotes Du Mexique

Hervé Glabeck Anaïs van Ditzhuyzen

<p>The cenotes, underground caves visible from the surface, are crucial to the balance of the Yucatan. They are connected by a maze of flooded galleries, providing vital water sources for the region. Scientists are working to uncover the secrets of this geological curiosity and studying the human activities that impact it.</p>

Les Volcans Tueurs: Le Pays Aux 127 Volcans

Éric Beauducel

<p>Indonesia is the country with the highest number of active volcanoes. By following specialists who monitor these volcanoes, this film offers a deeper understanding of the evolution of their work, the challenges of risk prevention, and the crucial communication between scientists and local communities.</p>

Des Insectes Dans L’assiette

Guilaine Bergeret Rémi Rappe

<p>Will the plates of the future contain insects? In an era of growing awareness around issues of food, agriculture, ecology, and animal welfare, this film meets with industrialists, engineers, and scientists to question our relationship with insects and nature.</p>

Matière Grise: Comment Tombons-nous Amoureux ?

Mikaël Lefrançois

<p>Thanks to recent advancements in neuroscience and brain imaging, scientists are beginning to unveil what happens in the minds of lovers. This film, interspersed with skits where actors personify different functions of our brain, unpacks the phenomenon.</p>

Tsunamis, Une Menace Planétaire

Pascal Guérin

<p>Tsunamis, often associated with the Asian continent, are actually disasters that can strike many parts of the globe. Scientists are working to decode them in order to better understand, identify potential future risks, and find ways to protect against them.</p>

2 Minutes Pour Changer De Vie - Nodule Au Sein, Motif D’alarme ? / 2 Minutos Para Mudar De Vida - Nodulo Na Mama, Motivo Para Alarme?

Nuno Teixera Marcos

<p>In this episode of 2 Minutes to Change Your Life, when a suspicious stain appears on La Fornarina, a famous painting, the remaining paintings begin to stir. Is the mass dangerous? Who is at risk? Don&#39;t panic, this episode explains everything.</p>

L’amour Protéique: Une Comédie Scientifique Dansée

Charlotte Salvatico

<p>Godiva has just left Bob. She was the love of his life. Luckily, his neuroscientist friend is there. With a microscope&rsquo;s glance, Bob&rsquo;s view on romantic relationships will be completely transformed. To do so, he must take part in the choreography of the brain&rsquo;s depths.</p>

Bubble (2020)

Samia Serri

<p>How are soap bubbles formed? Why are they round, or why are they not? Why and how do they burst? This film answers these questions with the science of Florence Elias and the poetry of slash bubbles.</p>

Culottées (2020)

Phuong Mai Nguyen Charlotte Cambon

<p>The series Culott&eacute;es portrays women, known or unknown, who dared to shatter prejudices. Pariscience will focus on Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress and producer who was none other than... the inventor of the technology that led to WiFi.</p>

Enquête Dans La Peau

Claire Burgain Clément Debeir

<p>Like a detective, Yoann Eliasse, a researcher in biology, investigates the origins of... acne. From formulating the hypothesis to validating the results, this film tells and simplifies his research work on the skin bacterium P. acnes.</p>

Et Toi, Ça Va?

Marie-Stéphane Cattaneo

<p>Despite having everything to be happy, Antoine no longer feels any pleasure. Without shame, and with a touch of irony, the short film Et toi, &ccedil;a va ? breaks the taboo and misconceptions surrounding a disease still too misunderstood: depression.</p>

Everything Is Broccoli

Kate Wallace

<p>From microorganisms to the edges of space, Everything is Broccoli explores the universe of fractals: these geometric shapes that are as mysterious as they are poetic. A central question runs through the film: what do fractals bring to scientific research?</p>

Hysterical Girl

Kate Novack

<p>Nicknamed &quot;Dora,&quot; Ida Bauer was one of Sigmund Freud&#39;s most publicized patients. By contrasting the psychoanalyst&#39;s writings on their sessions with Ida Bauer&#39;s perspective, the film offers a crucial deconstruction of the theory of female hysteria.</p>

Interaction (2020)

François Guinaudeau

<p>Thinking about the human connections necessary for any creative process through abstract representations of the four fundamental interactions in particle physics is the goal of Interaction... set to music composed from sounds captured by NASA.</p>

Plongée Dans L’infiniment Grand

Théo Drieu

<p>This episode of Balade Mentale takes us on a journey to explore celestial bodies, their monumental size, and the vast distances that separate them. It promises a dizzying dive into the infinitely large, from Earth, through distant galaxies, to the farthest reaches of the observable universe.</p>

Stardust Odyssey

Tibo Pinsard

<p>Stardust Odyssey offers a journey into the universe of the infinitesimally small, alongside&hellip; David Bowie. By creating over 250 micro-figurines, each measuring just 0.3 mm, this film defies cinematic laws and transports the viewer into a unique experience.</p>

The Un-infinite Universe

Christian Holm-Glad

<p>In this film, Christian Holm-Gald explores all facets of the Olbers&#39; Paradox. With an original staging, he pays tribute to the scientists dedicated to research in the pursuit of the unknown.</p>

The Universe Within

Valentina Cruz Collins

<p>From the Big-Bang, to understanding our place in the cosmos, we explore the Universe through the imagination of children. &quot;The Universe Within&quot; is a 4 episode series for kids made by kids, and the protagonists explain different astronomical concepts using metaphors invented by them, and create theories for the questions that have not yet been answered by science. Their explanations are illustrated by animations based on their own drawings so we can see how they imagine everything they are telling us about our Universe.&nbsp;<br /> In the episode (The Beginning of the Universe) submitted for this festival, Joaquin (9) asks himself how the Universe began. He narrates a native Tehuelche myth about the Earth&#39;s origins. Then, he explains the Big Bang Theory, using metaphors and drawings of his own. Lastly, he questions the theory and comes up with his own answers.</p>

L’arche D’alliance, Aux Origines De La Bible

Thierry Ragobert

<p>A chest covered in gold containing the Tablets of the Law dictated by God to Moses, the Ark of the Covenant is the holiest relic in Judaism. A Franco-Israeli scientific mission is preparing to excavate the mysterious hill of Kiryath-Jearim in order to solve the mystery of the Ark of the Covenant and uncover the origins of the Bible.</p>

5°c De Plus

Victor Jullien

<p>Some scientists believe that by 2100, the global average temperature could increase by 5&deg;C. Is this merely a climatic anomaly? Is it caused by human activities? Scientists investigate, revealing the climate history of Earth and humanity&#39;s history, as they face their destiny.</p>

Global Science - Nature « Préserver Notre Planète »

Yohann Thiriet

<p>In the 21st century, scientists continue to explore Earth, from deserts to ocean depths. However, nature seems to be disappearing faster than science can discover it. How can we protect it while learning about it? How does it still inspire scientific research?</p>

Geocargo, L’odyssée De La Terre

Alexandre Philippe Marinelli

<p>Faced with a devastating climate crisis, an international consortium has decided to launch a fleet of cargo ships into Earth&rsquo;s orbit, carrying valuable scientific archives. E. Krafft, a young archivist, and GAIA, an artificial intelligence, have a mission: to understand all aspects of nature in order to assist researchers in comprehending climate disruption.</p>

Elarmekora

Clément Champiat

<p>This short film immerses us in an archaeological expedition at the heart of Gabon, through the landscapes of forests and savannas in Lop&eacute;-Okanda, a UNESCO World Heritage site, following the traces of the first prehistoric humans of the Congo Basin.</p>