A unique and fascinating film series kicks off in Manchester on March 5, bringing together the diverse themes of religion and science.
The Playing God Film Series will explore the portrayal of these subjects in six classic movies and will challenge audiences to consider the nature of, and connections between, science and religion.
Each screening, showing at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation across March, April, and May, will be introduced by an expert speaker and followed by a panel discussion. The events have been organised by the Science and Entertainment Laboratory which is based in the University of Manchester’s Centre for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine.
The first film in the series will be the 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein, where a scientist “plays God” by creating an unnatural creature (and his bride) in this classic from the golden age of science fiction horror cinema.
The films are free to attend and booking is not required. You can follow conversations about the events using the #PlayingGod hashtag on Twitter.
