The Darwin Festival screening of Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
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A special screening with directors Q&A of 'Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo' for The Darwin Festival 2012. Whilst insects are often greeted with a shudder in the Western world, in Japan, these tiny creatures are a source of admiration and enthralment. American naturalist and film-maker Jessica Oreck, spent six weeks in Japan filming the country's fascination with insects. The film speaks of harmony and nature, taking a meditative look at a national culture that for centuries has been influenced by insects, from the legend of the first emperor who named Japan the "Isle of the Dragonflies" to the contemporary craze and multi-million dollar industry of keeping beetles. An after screening Q&A session with director Jessica Oreck, who works at the American Museum Of Natural History in New York, will take place at 4:30pm via Skype.
Doors open 2:30pm for Cafe Sci talk. Film screens at 3:00pm Tickets Adults £5.00 / Shrewsbury Film Society members and children £3.00 The Hive box office Tel: 01743 234970
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1TE
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