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Metamorphosis: The Science of Change

Synopsis
Filmmaker David Malone explores the science behind metamorphosis, as - with the help of entomologists and microphotography - he looks at the life cycles of locusts, caterpillars, tadpoles and sea urchins. He also attempts to draw wider conclusions about the way human beings view and experience change, referring to Kafka and Ovid, as he tries to understand metamorphosis as an existential as well as a biological phenomenon.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2013
Notes
First broadcast on BBC2 on 12/7/2013
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
insects; metamorphosis; nature; entomology

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£195
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
50 minutes
Year
2013

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning

Contact
Carolina Fernandez Jeremy Wilcox (CF - for educational enquiries JW - channel sales manager)
Email
BBCStudiosLearning@bbc.com
Web
https://www.bbcstudioslearning.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 8433 1009
Address
BBC Studios Limited
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FA
UK
Notes
The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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