Carbon: the Unauthorised Biography

Sunday 24th March, 2:15pm
Cinema 2, ACMI

Presented by VicScreen.

With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all.

Narrated in first person by Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe.  

This screening is followed by a filmmaker panel.

Australia / Canada / Germany, 2022, 90 mins, G

Directors: Daniella Ortega and Niobe Thompson

Writer: Daniella Ortega

Producers: Sonya Pemberton, Lucy Maclaren, Niobe Thompson

Full $18
Concession $14
ACMI Member $12

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Methods (Natalia Bornay, Maho Arca Oltra, Mailen Ramirez)