Two researchers from the National Museum of Natural History discover crates that had been forgotten for a century, remnants of the Arctic expeditions of the famous Commander Charcot.
Screening as part of the promotion of the Saint-Gervais Nature Film Festival from April 16 to 19.
In the depths of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, Pierre Sans-Jofre and Marie-Béatrice Forel, two passionate researchers, discover mysterious dusty boxes
that are still sealed. They were brought back by explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot a century ago and contain rare and carefully documented samples.
Their surprise reaches its peak when they identify tiny fossils on the surface of a rock. These microorganisms, key elements in the Arctic food chain, became the focus
of a series of scientific expeditions to Greenland. Their mission? To find these same living organisms in the exact locations where Charcot had taken his samples. A daring undertaking that could reveal essential clues about the adaptation of Arctic ecosystems to climate change. During their voyages in the world's largest fjord, between majestic glaciers and unpredictable weather, Pierre and Marie-Béatrice push the boundaries of science, especially as the Museum's archives and the famous explorer's family home reveal other forgotten treasures. Faithful to Commander Charcot's scientific legacy, Pierre and Marie-Béatrice are enriching the Museum's collections for future generations while shedding light on the major climate challenges of today.
Screening followed by a discussion with Victor Jullien.
In the depths of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, Pierre Sans-Jofre and Marie-Béatrice Forel, two passionate researchers, discover mysterious dusty boxes
that are still sealed. They were brought back by explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot a century ago and contain rare and carefully documented samples.
Their surprise reaches its peak when they identify tiny fossils on the surface of a rock. These microorganisms, key elements in the Arctic food chain, became the focus
of a series of scientific expeditions to Greenland. Their mission? To find these same living organisms in the exact locations where Charcot had taken his samples. A daring undertaking that could reveal essential clues about the adaptation of Arctic ecosystems to climate change. During their voyages in the world's largest fjord, between majestic glaciers and unpredictable weather, Pierre and Marie-Béatrice push the boundaries of science, especially as the Museum's archives and the famous explorer's family home reveal other forgotten treasures. Faithful to Commander Charcot's scientific legacy, Pierre and Marie-Béatrice are enriching the Museum's collections for future generations while shedding light on the major climate challenges of today.
Screening followed by a discussion with Victor Jullien.
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On 10 February 2026
- 19:00 at 21:00
