The fly - La mosca (David Cronenberg, 1987)

Cinema and Science Series

Invited Scientists
Ginés Morata Pérez
Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa CSIC, UAM
When
2026/02/11
19:00
Place
Artium Museoa, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Organizers
DIPC, Basque Film Archive, San Sebastian International Film Festival
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The fly - La mosca (David Cronenberg, 1987)
Photogram of The fly - La mosca (David Cronenberg, 1987) which is projected in the framework of Cinema and Science 2026. C 20th Century Fox/Album

Synopsis of the film:
A scientist uses himself as a guinea pig for a complex teleportation experiment. The trial is a success—until he begins experiencing strange physical changes. At the same time, he finds out that a fly got into the capsule during the test.

Guest scientist and format:
Ginés Morata Pérez is a leading scientist in the study of the biological architecture of the Drosophila melanogaster fly, a fundamental model in developmental biology. After the screening, there will be the usual discussion session during which attendees can ask questions.

Language:
Film: original English version with Spanish subtitles.

Presentation: Spanish

Program and tickets:
Program in Vitoria-Gasteiz; Tickets

About the speaker

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Ginés Morata Pérez is a leading scientist in the study of the biological architecture of the Drosophila melanogaster fly, a fundamental model in developmental biology. Research professor at the Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Autonomous University of Madrid. Winner of the 2002 Santiago Ramón y Cajal national research award and the 2007 Prince of Asturias award for Scientific and Technical Research.