Science, art and film are among the most powerful cultural institutions we have developed to understand, shape and envision our world. Discover what scientists think about the cultural meanings of science and explore what artists see in films about art! SCIENCE. ART. FILM is a series that uncovers wacky, weird and wonderful facets of science and art in films – in discussion with artists and ANU scholars from different disciplines.

Presented by the National Film and Sound Archive, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science and ANU Humanities Research Centre.

2024 PROGRAM - Semester 1 screenings

Jaws (1975) + Panel - Wednesday 28 February, 6pm

Black Orpheus (1959) + Panel - Wednesday 27 March, 6pm

Vesper (2022) + Panel - Wednesday 17 April, 6pm

Interstellar (2014) + Panel - Wednesday 15 May, 6pm

Chappie (2015) + Panel - Wednesday 5 June, 6pm

More films will be discussed in Semester 2 so stay tuned!