Sinopsis(1)
Science has illuminated many mysteries of the universe, such as how the human body works, the laws of motion, and the fundamental forces of nature. But as this latest documentary by the Peabody Award-winning Ian Cheney suggests, we've barely scratched the surface regarding the greatest mysteries, such as the nature of time, the origins of life, the existence of extraterrestrial life, and what lurks at the bottom of our oceans. Rather than come up with answers, The Most Unknown is concerned with the process of discovery itself. This globetrotting documentary follows the exploits of nine scientists who are working independently on elusive topics such as detecting "dark matter," defining human consciousness, and exploring extremely hostile environments that are still capable of harboring microbial life. To Cheney, the most fascinating aspect of science is the initial drive to lay a finger on the intangible. "Perhaps putting aside the usual questions - What's the answer? What does this mean for me? - provides a strange new window into what propels scientists so deep into the unknown," Cheney told the film's producers at Motherboard/Vice Media. Filled with stunning visuals that illustrate the esoteric concepts being investigated, The Most Unknown, created with the help of advisor filmmaker Werner Herzog, will carry viewers on an epic journey of discovery that will long outlast the film's running time. (Seattle International Film Festival)
(más)Reseñas (1)
The Most Unknown offers a unique experience in which nine different scientists from different fields confront each other, but are united by their desire to discover the previously undiscoverable and thus push the frontiers of knowledge. I was very impressed by the concept of the film, where two scientists with completely different backgrounds and horizons of knowledge communicated and yet basically understood each other. In addition to that, I liked very much the light and humorous way in which the confrontations were presented, but at the same time they did not lack the explanatory value with a certain degree of expertise. This is how I imagine a well-made popular science documentary
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