What do the films Sunshine, Back to the Future, A Woman in Winter, Copenhagen and The Dish all have in common? They are all part of a series of film nights at the Rio Cinema, London called Physics On Film.
The cinema and the Institute of Physics (IOP) are seeking to bring the role of physics in film to centre stage by screening a series of five top physics-themed films. Each will be introduced by experts in the relevant field of physics. The scientists, who were chosen for their ability to communicate complex ideas in an easy and humorous way, will also explain and elaborate upon the subject in the films.
Inspirational film-making
Sam Rae, outreach officer at the IOP, explained the aim of the screenings: “We’ve chosen these films because in various ways they all pay homage to physics, either integrating it into the storyline or communicating some of the beauty and mystery of cutting-edge physics.
“We hope that people will enjoy the films and go away thinking and talking about physics. It’s something that we can all be inspired by, even if we haven’t studied or worked in it.”
The series of films will screen from 26 April to 20 May at the Rio Cinema, Dalston, London.
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Date Published: April 23, 2008
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