Private Project

Epigenetics. The memory of the world in our body

«Epigenetics» is an educational science documentary, especially addressed to young people. This is the first Italian documentary about a growing sector of the scientific research.
Epigenetics investigates how environmental experience chemically influences gene expression, without changes in the DNA sequence. In other words, epigenetics investigates how DNA behaves and responds to the environment, allowing every living being to rapidly adapt to external influences.
The “game” metaphor links the entire documentary. Thank to Lego, flipper, billiard, origami, and other games, the documentary tries to explain a complex matter and the creativity that lies at the bottom of scientific research.

  • Paolo Turro
    Director
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  • Cristina Coppari
    Writer
  • Noemi Punelli
    Writer
    People say butchers have soft hands
  • Paolo Turro
    Writer
  • Giulia Germiniasi
    Producer
  • Stefania Monaco
    Key Cast
  • Giuseppe Macino
    Scientists interview
  • Giuseppe D'Agostino
    Scientists interview
  • Giuseppe Testa
    Scientists interview
  • Saverio Minucci
    Scientists interview
  • Lucia Altucci
    Scientists interview
  • Marco E. Bianchi
    Scientists interview
  • Emilie Venereau
    Scientists interview
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Epigenetica. Come il nostro corpo memorizza il mondo
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student, Television
  • Genres:
    Science, Educational, Divulgative
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 1, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    80,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Shanghai TV Festival
    Shanghai
    China
    June 10, 2016
    Chinese Premiere
  • Milano è Scienza
    Milano
    Italy
    July 14, 2015
    Italian Premiere
  • Festival della Scienza
    Genova
    Italy
    October 27, 2016
Director - Paolo Turro