Science and Society
CARBON: Film Screening and Discussion: Copyshop and Styrene
06:00 PM
September 10, 2023
Science and Society
06:00 PM
September 10, 2023
Join us for a captivating cinematic experience as we delve into the intriguing world of carbon through two remarkable films: Copy Shop by Virgil Widrich and Song of Styrene by Alain Resnais. This screening and discussion aims to explore the connections between cinema, materiality, and the impact of carbon on our lives.
More about Copy Shop: Unknowingly, a copy shop employee sets off a bizarre series of events with utterly unforeseen consequences. Through meticulous craftsmanship and a distinctive animation technique, Copy Shop explores the power of technology to reshape reality and the ethical dilemmas it brings.
More about Song of Styrene: Experience a poetic exploration of the industrial world in Song of Styrene. This visually striking documentary, commissioned by a plastic manufacturing company, offers a unique perspective on the production process of plastic and its cultural implications. Through Alan Resnais' visionary direction, the film becomes a meditation on the interplay between art, industry, and the materiality of carbon-based products.