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202476 minPGdocumentary

Open Day

202476 minPGdocumentary

Seven stories examine how scientists address global environmental issues, including the potential of a super fly to help restore desert plants.

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Kseniya Kazazaeva,

Константин Землянский,

Артур Сухонин,

Polina Svezhentseva

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Synopsis

Seven stories examine how scientists address global environmental issues, including the potential of a super fly to help restore desert plants.

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Kseniya Kazazaevadirector

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Константин Землянскийdirector

Denis Danilovdirector

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Артур Сухонинdirector

Polina Svezhentsevadirector

Synopsis

Scientists investigate global environmental issues through seven stories. One segment examines efforts to restore plants in desert areas. Another focuses on utilizing rice husks and managing thickets of hogweed. A unique approach involves a super fly that may contribute to saving humanity. The film addresses the connection between these challenges and the role of batteries. Each narrative presents a different angle on how these elements affect the environment and health. The runtime is 76 minutes.

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