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Program 2024

Scientists-as-Filmmakers 

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Thursday 7 November, 09:30

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 20:00

"IT'S NICE"

SWITZERLAND 2024, 5 min, different languages with English subtitles

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Mélinda Dinh

University of Geneva

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Carol Pierre

University of Neuchâtel 

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STORY

This short documentary provides a snapshot of migration journeys through the voices of people working in Zurich’s small businesses. Through brief encounters the film reveals individual’s first impressions of Switzerland. It emphasises the uniqueness of the people behind migration data and offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in this Swiss city.

Bern (cineClub)

Friday 8 November, 18:00

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 14:00

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 17:15

DEAR...

SWITZERLAND-UKRAINE 2024, 4 min, Ukrainian with English subtitles

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Anastasiia Shevchenko

University of Lausanne

Antonina Skydanova

University of Friboug

Nataliya Borys

University of Geneva

Venus Marie Rojas

University of Basel

 

MENTOR

Samer Angelone

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STORY

A cosy university campus. A minute for a coffee. It's time to check your inbox for that email you've been waiting for. Among the many recent emails that officially address you 'Dear', this one is special.

Lugano (Nielsen Auditorium)

Friday 8 November, 17:00

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 17:20

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 14:00

THE BRICK CONSPIRACY

SWITZERLAND 2024, 4 min, English

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Selim Bouaouina

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute / University of Basel
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University of Turin

Fondazione Bruno Kessler
Matthias Gerber 

WSL – Institute For Snow and Avalanche Research 

 

MENTOR

Jasmine Jacot-Descombes (NZZ)

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STORY

A Lego family encounters conflicting information about the strength of red vs. white bricks, sparking a debate fueled by social media conspiracies. As doubt spreads, real-life consequences follow.

Lugano (Nielsen Auditorium)

Friday 8 November, 17:00

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 11:00

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 17:15

UNUSUAL DAY

SWITZERLAND 2024, 3 min, English

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Réka Enz

ETH Zurich

Jana Bünzli

ETH Zurich

Sophie Gorbachov

ETH Zurich

Yakine Raach

University of Basel

Stephan Räss

University of Bern
Daniela Berardinelli

University Of Turin

 

MENTOR

Albert Blanch

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STORY

We spend a day with a young woman. But what seems slightly unusual at first is, in fact, her everyday reality.

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 11:00

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 11:00

ANIMAL CRIMINALS

SWITZERLAND 2024, 5 min, English

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Eléonore Perret

ETH Zurich

Benjamin Sichert

University of Basel

Nadine Kjelsberg

University of Bern

Chun Chung Yeung

ETH Zurich

 

MENTOR

Tatiana Keller

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STORY

Rumor is circulating that the forest critters are devouring tree seeds and preventing forest regeneration. One summer day, as heated debates ripple through the rattling leaves, a mysterious two-legged creature arrives. She carries with her something peculiar—a prison cell, perhaps? But who is she here to imprison? The fate of the forest may depend on it...

Bern (cineClub)

Friday 8 November, 18:00

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 17:20

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 14:00

AM PULS DER BIENEN

SWITZERLAND 2024, 4 min, German with English subtitles

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Jöri Hoppler

University of Bern 

Victoria Junquera

University of Bern

 

MENTOR

Michelle Amstutz (NZZ)

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STORY

The beekeeping station Pfannenstiel in Meilen, Zürich, is dedicated to the preservation of the European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera), which is the only honeybee that is endemic to Switzerland. We talked to Olivier Haymoz about his work at the station and how bees are doing nowadays.

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 11:00

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 11:00

OFF TRACK

SWITZERLAND 2024, 2 min, English

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Debarghya Dutta

University of Basel

Alessia Fransioli

Università della Svizzera Italiana 

Andreas Henz

University of Zurich

Najmeh Kheram

University of Zurich

Danny Ward

University of Basel

 

MENTOR

Frederic Siegel (Team Tumult)

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STORY

In Science, veering off an established path of research is bold and takes a lot of courage. The journey is riddled with obstacles and doubts. But unexpected turns could lead one small voice to new solutions, updating predominant truths.

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 20:00

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 11:00

IDAPU

SWITZERLAND 2024, 4 min, Spanish with English subtitles

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Juan Carlos Copete Maturana

University of Zurich

Sarah Savina Anna Hartmann

University of Bern

 

MENTOR

Eda Elif Tibet

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STORY

Indigenous wisdom is the science that connects us to the earth. Let’s stop the misappropriation and abuse of medicinal plants. Coca known as Ipadu is not a cult, instead let's cultivate cultures of care. 

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 14:00

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 14:00

(IN)VISIBLE

SWITZERLAND 2024, 2 min, No dialogue

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Lena Schneider

University of Zurich

Elsa Obergfell Thomaides

University of Basel 

Veronica Cherdyntseva

University of Zurich

Jack Harrison

Paul Scherrer Institute

 

MENTOR

Katja Stirnemann

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STORY

Invisible forces and tiny particles shape our existence, crafting the very fabric of the world around us. It is a realm of mystery and wonder, hiding in plain sight, whispering its secrets to those who seek to look closer. Is there way to see the unseen? As we pull back the veil, we find ourselves both observers and participants, intricately connected to the invisible forces that shape our reality.

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 17:20

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 14:00

OUR CHANGING FORESTS

SWITZERLAND 2024, 4 min, English

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Ross Shackleton

WSL

Kingshuk Kapuri

University of Bern

Chaitanya Arya

University of Basel

 

MENTOR

Barbara Gollwitzer (Plan Biodivers)

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STORY

Since 2015, Europe’s forests have faced increasing defoliation (leaf loss) rates — which is a key sign of the declining health and vitality of trees. We explore this with researchers from the WSL. Can we make trees and forests more resilient to these global threats? This short documentary uncovers some options available for stabilising forests for the future.

Zurich (Filmpodium Cinema)

Saturday 9 November, 11:00

D-USYS: DESIGN THINKING

SWITZERLAND 2024, 4 min, English

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Judith Rehmann M.A.

Project Lead MML

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Marion Lehner 

Content Expert

Judith Rehmann M.A.

Script Development

Jeanine Reutemann

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STORY

Identifying complex "wicked problems" is crucial in scientific work. This video on Design Thinking shows how empathy, ideation, prototyping, and learning from failures can turn challenges into innovative solutions. It equips scientists and innovators to tackle tough issues.

Basel (Stadtkino Cinema)

Sunday 10 November, 17:15

AFM-A SWISS SCCESS STORY

SWITZERLAND 2024, 6 min, English with German subtitles

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SCIENTISTS-AS-FILMMAKERS

Christel Möller

Swiss Nanoscience Institute 

University of Basel 

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STORY

Atomic force microscopes (AFMs) allow us to delve into the nanoworld – a world of atoms and molecules. Researchers from Switzerland have contributed significantly to the development of these microscopes and are still actively involved in using and advancing them.

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