The Origin of Species was published 150 years ago. In ‘Darwin knows best’, three filmmakers reinterpret the theory of evolution in their own way.
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Origin of the Species

Ben Rivers, UK, 2008, 16mm, 16’

A 70-year old man lives in a remote part of Scotland. His obsession with Darwin and the urge to completely understand his theory result in an isolated existence in the woods.

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Joost Rekveld, NL, 2009, 35mm, 29’

Many pre-modern theories consider crystals as an intermediate form between the mineral, vegetative and animal kingdoms. Rekveld worked on this project for 8 years and developed software that simulates the growth of crystals. This resulted in a hallucinatory trip through an unbelievable palette of colours, enchanting mandalas and abstract shapes.

Evolutions

Jani Ruscica, FI, 2008, DigiBeta, 18’

Adolescents talk about their world vision, experiences and history in a studio, free from time and space. Their story mixes with scientific, religious and mythical explanations for the start of the universe.