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Creeping Garden, The

Synopsis
This documentary explores the world of the plasmodial slime mould as revealed through the eyes of the fringe scientists, mycologists and artists who work with them.

Long overlooked by biologists, in recent years this curious organism has become the focus of much research in such areas as biological-inspired design, emergence theory, unconventional computing and robot engineering, much of which borders on the world of science fiction. The film transports us from the laboratory into its natural habitat, depicting these otherworldly lifeforms using startling time-lapse macro-cinematography to reveal hidden facets of the world around us.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2017
Notes
Contains both Blu-Ray and DVD editions
Subjects
Biology; Technology
Keywords
biomechanics; computer science; engineering; micro-organisms; moulds; robots; time-lapse photography

Credits

Director
Jasper Sharp; Tim Grabham
Music
Jim O’Rourke

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£17.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
81 minutes
Year
2017

Distributor

Name

Arrow Film Distributors Ltd

Web
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01923 858306
Fax
01923 859673
Address
18 Watford Road
Radlett
Herts
WD7 8LE
Notes
contact: Neil Agran

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