Super spider

Directed by

Vincent Amouroux

Written by

Jon Kalina et Benjamin Turquet

Produced by

ARTE France - ZED - Productions Nova Media

Documentary, France, 2012, 52 min

They are said to be poisonous, evil, hairy and treacherous. Whether from their physical appearance or their behaviour, spiders suffer a bad reputation. We know little of their habits and we often fear them. And yet the spider is a creature of many powers and an endless source of amazement. With more than 40,000 species, the spider offers a rich field of study for international scientists. From the summits of the highest mountains to the most distant isles, they have conquered the entire world. They adapt, change and multiply, and form an essential part of the ecological balance. Thanks to some extraordinary filming techniques, this documentary leads us to the heart of the world of spiders – a world which remains largely a mystery, even though we live with spiders on a daily basis. This astonishing world can be glimpsed under any wardrobe, or with a trip to your balcony or garden.

Debate with :

• Christine Rollard, arachnologist within the systematics and evolution department of the National Museum of Natural History
• Vincent Amouroux, Director

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• A second screening of the film will also take place Thursday 4 October at 2 p.m. at the Grand Amphithéâtre of the Museum (school session).