A series of events in which the screening of a science fiction film is accompanied by a scientific discussion—an exploration of research topics related to the film’s plot, whether plausible, potential, or entirely unrealistic. This idea gave rise to the “Science Fiction Film Forum,” organized by Area Science Park and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Science and Innovation System (SiS FVG) in collaboration with the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival.
The three films on the program, all winners of the latest edition of the Festival, will be screened in their original versions (with Italian and English subtitles) at the Padriciano Campus of Area Science Park (Conference Hall) and will be preceded by a conversation with a scientist who will discuss one of the scientific themes underlying the film. Three screenings are scheduled, all on Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
The films being screened are:
- U ARE THE UNIVERSE Scheduled for March 24
- MARS EXPRESS Scheduled for April 14
- LOLA Scheduled for May 12.
The events are free and open to everyone, provided you register for each individual performance.
In addition, a light reception will be held for all participants before the meeting, starting at 5:15 p.m.
March 24 at 6:00 p.m.
U ARE THE UNIVERSE
Ucrain, 2024 - 101'
In the near future, space trucker Andriy Melnyk is transporting nuclear waste on a cargo ship bound for Saturn’s abandoned moon, Callisto. While in orbit, Earth suddenly explodes, and Andriy becomes the only living human… until he receives a message from Catherine, a French meteorologist on a distant space station. Andriy decides to find her.
Trailer: U are the Universe
April 14 at 6:00 p.m.
MARS EXPRESS
France, 2023 - 83'
A science fiction thriller set in the 23rd century, in a world where Earth has become a vast suburban neighborhood and the wealthiest have moved to Mars. Private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. They venture into the slums of the capital city on Mars, where they uncover a shady network of brain farms and corruption. A missing girl appears to be hiding a secret about robots that threatens to change the face of the universe.
Trailer: Mars Express
May 12 at 6:00 p.m.
LOLA
Great Britain, 2022 - 79'
1940. The Thom and Mars sisters build a machine, LOLA, that intercepts radio and TV broadcasts from the future, allowing them to hear big hits before they’re even written, place surefire bets, and embrace their punk spirits. With the outbreak of World War II, the sisters decide to use the information from the future to assist military intelligence, which succeeds in turning the tide against the Nazi advance. While Thom becomes addicted to LOLA, Mars comes to understand the terrible consequences of her power. Can their love save the world they are about to lose?
Trailer: Lola
