Science on screen

When:
September 17, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2014-09-17T19:00:00+01:00
2014-09-17T20:30:00+01:00
Where:
Royal Institution of Great Britain
21 Albemarle Street
Mayfair, London W1S
UK
Cost:
£12/£8
Contact:
Royal Institution
020 7409 2992

GattacaFrom bio-pics to science fiction, cinema has had a long and distinguished interest in science and scientists. But what does it take to turn scientific subject matter into a compelling film? And how do you turn scientists into compelling on-screen characters? A panel of screenwriters and directors with a track record of working with scientific themes talk about the challenges of adapting science for the screen.