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    Science. Art. Film.: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Public event curated & moderated by Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens
    (2026-05-20) Jürgens, Anna-Sophie
    Miyazaki’s visionary post-apocalyptic fantasy. The Science. Art. Film. series uncovers the wacky, weird and wonderful facets of science and art in films, with post-screening discussions featuring artists and ANU scholars. In collaboration with ANU and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science. 1984 | DCP | JPN | D: Hayao Miyazaki Japanese with English subtitles Warrior and pacifist Princess Nausicaä (Sumi Shimamoto) desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet. 1000 years after the Seven Days of Fire which sees Earth poisoned by war – an ecocide that created a toxic jungle whose creatures humans fear. Blending epic adventure with ecological reflection, the film frames heroism as empathy rather than conquest. Partly inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin’s ‘Earthsea', and elevated by Joe Hisaishi’s score, the film’s emotional clarity and moral seriousness have made it a cornerstone of modern animation. ‘A visionary film that treats environmentalism not as doctrine but as human responsibility.’ - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Join us after the film for a compelling discussion with an expert on East Asian culture and a filmmaker-scholar. Together, they explore how the film’s production and philosophy engage with technology and environmental urgency.
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    Science. Art. Film.: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Public event curated & moderated by Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens
    (2026-06-17) Jürgens, Anna-Sophie
    Presented as part of our Science. Art. Film. series in partnership with the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University. 1977 | 4K DCP | USA | D: Steven Spielberg Directed by Steven Spielberg at the height of the New Hollywood era, this visionary science-fiction classic stars Richard Dreyfuss as a suburban father drawn toward an inexplicable encounter. Blending awe, suspense and groundbreaking visual effects, this film redefines cinematic depictions of extraterrestrial life, favouring wonder over fear. Both intimate and spectacular, Close Encounters of the Third Kind remains a landmark of 1970s American cinema and a touchstone for generations of filmmakers. ‘A movie that dares to be awesome in the true sense of the word’. — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Don’t miss this whirlwind panel discussion with a film music expert and composer and a philosopher, uncovering how the film’s themes and sounds shape the way we think about aliens, ourselves, and our place in the universe.
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    Science. Art. Film.: Jurassic Park (35mm): Public event curated & moderated by Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens
    (2026-04-22) Jürgens, Anna-Sophie
    1993 | 35mm | USA | D: Steven Spielberg An industrialist invites experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger. As visitors struggle to survive, Jurassic Park becomes a meditation on scientific hubris and human vulnerability. Steven Spielberg creates a modern myth about nature’s refusal to be mastered. He balances awe and terror, grounding spectacle in suspense and character. ‘A thrilling reminder that wonder and fear are inseparable.’ - Richard Corliss, Time  Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection. Join us after the film for a vibrant panel discussion exploring how the soundtrack shapes our cultural ideas of dinosaurs, what the film reveals about our visions of technological futures, and how a science communicator makes sense of it all. You can expect musical moments at the piano and extraordinary stories from the world of science shows!
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