Immortal

Immortal

Directed by

Sonya Pemberton

Written by

Sonya Pemberton

Produced by

Screen Australia, Film Victoria, December Films Pty Ltd / Diff : France 5

Documentary, Australia, 2010, 52 min

Astonishingly, science has uncovered the key to unlimited life, and a secret of endless youth.

Deep in the DNA of a humble pond creature an Australian-born scientist co-discovered an "immortalising" enzyme, a chemical catalyst that can keep cells young, forever. In 2009 this discovery was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine. But, this is no simple "cure" for ageing, for the same enzyme that fuels endless youth, also fuels cancer. Immortal reveals the inner workings of this biological paradox and its remarkable impact on ageing, stress and cancer.

Journey into the heart of life

Directed by

François Demerliac

Written by

François Demerliac

Produced by

Inserm, Universcience, Virtuel

Animation, France, 2011, 12 min

Journey into the heart of life, a scientific tale with the heroes of Jules Verne and the images of Inserm...

Film screened in relief

Debate with :

• François Taddei, evolutionary and medical molecular genetics U1001 INSERM, Paris Descartes Faculty, Cochin

Know more

• See the press kit of the film