What does “Under the Skin” teach us about empathy across difference – whether biological, philosophical or technological? How might the film reflect anxieties about artificial intelligence? How do sound(track), image and narrative work together to create a sense of the “alien”?

Our #ScienceWeek2025 “Science. Art. Film.” night & discussion – the first of Season 7 (!!) – was extraordinary! This was thanks to our spectacular speakers – Prof Ken Lampl, Dr Dan Santos and Jerome Luxon – our super engaged audience; and the amazing team at the NFSA – National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.

Register now for “Paprika”, 23 Sep, 6pm, Arc Cinema: https://tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Events/Science-Art-Film-Paprika