A plane crossing the sun, only its shadow visible
© Sunspot_David Blandy
3 November 2024 | 18:00 - 19:00

Short Science: Trajectories

SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival

Off to new discoveries!

Short Science: Trajectories
Short film collection / 60 min, in loop / English 

When scientists devote themselves to a path with enthusiasm and dedication, they sometimes go to great lengths. They can reveal the secrets of the deepest past, reach the fourth dimension or explore the vastness of space.

A journey to the moon, an enchanting exploration of the plant world, a poetic archive about light, time and quantum physics... A collection of films that combine scientific investigation with mysterious dreamscapes and crossing trajectories. 

From the official selection of the SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival, 30.10-3.11.2024, Halle (Saale).

The Conquest of Space
Albin Biblom / 12 min

Based on archival footage from NASA and National Archives, The Conquest of Space is a tragicomic look at the space program and the animals that went into space before humankind. 

Sunspot
David Blandy / 13 min

A poetic archive film about light, time, forest fires and quantum physics.

Earth-human connections
Katia Jasbinschek Pinheiro / 6 min

A fascinating journey through the Earth’s history.

Moonshot Mission
Sara Kolster / 17 min

Building the world’s first quantum internet before 2030? Stephanie Wehner believes it can be done.

Strangers in the Dark
Jenni Pystynen & Perttu Inkilä / 12 min

An experimental film of how light pollution makes glow-worm's love life a living hell.

  • FORUM event in the Salöön.
  • No registration required.
  • Wheelchair accessible.

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  • FORUM event in the Salöön.
  • No registration required.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
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