David and i met at the end of 2007 and really started working on the film, essentially. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. While much science is revealed in the film, its real topic is doing science, enjoying science, and the kinds of people who devote their careers to science. The documentary film particle fever, directed by mark levinson and produced by physicist david kaplan, opened a while back and has been playing on and off in various big cities. As the large hadron collider is about to be launched for the first time, physicists are on the cusp of the greatest scientific discovery of all time or perhaps their greatest failure. Video librarians best documentary of 2015 imagine being able to watch as edison turned on the first light bulb, or as franklin received his first jolt of electricity. Particle fever explores with aweinspiring precision, and in remarkably accessible language, how 10,000 scientists and engineers from around the world built what in effect is the ultimate test.
Particle fever follows six brilliant scientists during the launch of the large. Particle fever dvd,follow six scientists during the launch of the large hadron collider, marking the startup of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet. The film covers the scientific process and the scientists behind the research. Particle fever 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
March 5, 2014 abramorama, bond strategy and influence. For the first time, a film gives audiences a front row seat to a significant and. He wanted to show science in a realistic and appealing way. Physicists from all over the world in search of the theoretical higgs particle collaborated on the planning and construction of the 18milelong cern large hadron collider. The film begins in 2008 with the first firing of the lhc and. It is the things that are not directly necessary for survival that make us human. How many years did it take to do this film and what were the challenges. As documented in the wonky but surprisingly compelling film particle fever. I was scripting i dont think i could have actually done a better job in terms of creating the tension. If you dont know your boson from your proton not to worry. Imagine being able to watch as edison turned on the first light bulb, or as franklin received his first jolt of electricity. In fact if you go to the particle fever website they even have a glossary to. Jul 07, 2014 particle fever on itunes posted on july 7, 2014 by sean carroll the documentary film particle fever, directed by mark levinson and produced by physicist david kaplan, opened a while back and has been playing on and off in various big cities. Particle fever and prisoner of time 1993, he is an expert in adr additional dialogue recording at the postproduction stage.
Particle fever unravel the mysteries of the large hadron. Particle fever discussion guide influence film club. May 14, 2014 particle fever documents the search for the god particle, the final piece of a puzzle explaining the origin of all matter. But its still been out of reach for many people who dont happen to be lucky enough to live near a theater enlightened enough to play it.
Particle fever is a fascinating and very informative documentary about the search for the missing higgs particle at cern in switzerland, with the man of the hour, peter higgs, making an appearance. Particle fever is a 20 american documentary film tracking the first round of experiments at the large hadron collider near geneva, switzerland. Particle fever, the new, awardwinning documentary that follows six scientists during the launch of the large hadron colliderthe biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planetwill be shown at the university of chicagos reva and david logan center for the arts at 6. Jun 03, 2014 particle fever follows six brilliant scientists during the launch of the large hadron collider, marking the startup of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet. This unexpected look at the long runup to and successful completion of the most elaborate and costly science experiment. This move was completed in less than the allocated time, allowing for restoration work.
David kaplan, mark levinson, and meredith wadman discuss the film in new york city on january 2014. Particle fever conveys the thrill of finding the higgs. Particle fever documents the search for the god particle, the final piece of a puzzle explaining the origin of all matter. Have students jot down five ideas for discussion, or questions. The film will clearly expand wide enough to earn a significant measure of mainstream. Particle fever follows six brilliant scientists during the launch of the large hadron collider, marking the startup of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet, pushing the edge of human innovation. The concepts behind its heady subject matter may fly over the heads of most viewers, but particle fever presents it in such a way that even the least scienceinclined viewers will find themselves enraptured. Apr 12, 2014 particle fever is a gripping insider account of the worlds biggest scientific experiment. To have the exact moment of discovery on film is, in my opinion, rather magical. When kaplan and levinson met at the end of 2007, they agreed to make a dramatic, characterdriven film, unlike other science films. This is kyle cranmer behind the scene with director mark levinson particle fever imagine being able to watch as edison turned on the first light bulb, or as franklin received his first jolt of electricity. Mar, 2014 particle fever begs to differ, convincingly, with the help of scientists like monica dunford, whos been involved with the project since she was a superlucky postdoc in 2006. Fabiola gianotti, the head of one of the main teams seeking the higgs, is also an accomplished pianist. Particle fever documentary follows mystery of higgs boson.
Physicists, youd guess, are a relatively coolheaded bunch, teasing out theorems with a fist pump or twoyet not the ones in particle fever. Particle fever the film imagine being able to watch as edison turned on the. Department of energys brookhaven national laboratory and nearby stony brook university, have spent decades designing. Particle fever is a gripping insider account of the worlds biggest scientific experiment. Veteran film and sound editor walter murch famously edited apocalypse now and grew deeply immersed in his work on particle fever, a new documentary, which explores the secrets of. Oscarwinning editor walter murch contracts particle fever. Particle fever was shown at several festivals before opening in limited release in the united states on march 5, 2014. Serving as director of particle fever, levinson told the story of the experimental discovery of the higgs boson. Particle fever 2014 is a fascinating documentary film that follows six scientists working to see if the large hadron collider lhc at cern will produce evidence of the higgs boson, commonly referred to as the god particle. The documentary has been crafted so that the journey is accessible to everyone. Situated in an underground complex near the francoswiss border, its allegedly the biggest, most expensive scientific experiment ever made. Particle fever follows a group of scientists through the process of discovery and the construction of the megamachine that discovered the higgs, the large hadron collider. Particle fever 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Physicists are on the cusp of the greatest scientific discovery of all time or perhaps their greatest failure.
Mark levinson, the films director, first visited cern, home of the lhc on the swissfrench border. One of the characters in particle fever speculates, why do we do science. There will be a free screening of the film particle fever, which tells the story of the creation of the large hadron collider in switzerland. Sep 03, 2014 yet this film has brilliantly done both. Dec 08, 2014 particle fever follows six brilliant scientists during the launch of the large hadron collider, marking the startup of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet, pushing the edge of human innovation. Theoretical physicist david kaplan had the initial idea for particle fever. Particle fever, a documentary from physicistturnedfilmmaker mark levinson, takes audiences behind the scenes of the experiments at the lhc near geneva, switzerland. Physicistturnedfilmmaker mark levinson has made a film about the search for the socalled god particle.
For the first time, a film gives audiences a front row. The visual effects and background music are very well done. Cut by celebrated film editor walter murch to build in momentum in the manner of a strong dramatic feature, particle fever imparts a great deal of information while bringing to light a rarefied. Particle fever follows the inside story of six brilliant scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries of the. Using professional film crews and physicists armed with cameras, particle fever captures the sheer excitement the moments before the collider first. Particle fever is a feature length documentary film about people who do science. It will be followed by a question and answer session with professors tony gherghetta, jeremy mans and prisca cushman. The film follows the experimental physicists at cern who run the experiments, as well as the theoretical physicists who attempt to provide a conceptual framework for the lhcs results.
People that dedicate themselves to something for 30 to 40 years of their lives are incredibly inspiring, whether they are rocket scientists or are inventing a new kind of sponge. The film follows the intense excitement amongst physicists leading up to the inauguration of the super. As they seek to unravel the mysteries of the universe, 10,000 scientists join forces in pursuit of a single goal. Particle fever is a 20 american documentary film tracking the first round of experiments at. Particle fever is very inspiring and is shot and produced in a way that you would still be emotionally moved by this story if it were about canning tuna fish. Thats what scientists have wondered since its theoretic discovery in 1964. Among them are david kaplan, an affable physicist at johns hopkins. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing particle fever near you. Mar 05, 2014 you dont have to be a physicistyou dont even have to be good at math, i can certainly attest to thatto enjoy the energy, camaraderie and giddy thrill of discovery that radiates from the documentary particle fever. Financial analysis of particle fever 2014 including budget, domestic and international box office gross. Particle fever documentary follows mystery of higgs. For the first time, a film gives audiences a front row seat to a significant and inspiring scientific breakthrough as it happens. The film follows seven scientists and engineers for. Life itself, city of god, particle fever, 12 angry men, and more the film stage july 4, 2014 with a seemingly endless amount of streaming options not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves we believe its our duty to highlight the recent, recommended titles that have recently.
Particle fever follows six brilliant scientists during the launch of the large hadron collider, marking the startup of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet. Particle fever follows the inside story of six brilliant scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries of the universe, documenting the successes and setbacks in the planets most significant and inspiring scientific breakthrough. Particle fever tells of search for the higgs boson the. Particle fever 2014 is a fascinating documentary film that follows six. Physicistturnedfilmmaker captures seven years of particle. Jan 22, 2014 particle fever official trailer 2014 hd.
You dont have to be a physicistyou dont even have to be good at math, i can certainly attest to thatto enjoy the energy, camaraderie and giddy thrill of discovery that radiates from the documentary particle fever. Particle fever follows the current quest to find this elusive piece of a mesmerizing puzzle that could be the key to unlocking the hidden secrets of the universe. Particle fever follows six brilliant scientists during the. Particle fever unravel the mysteries of the large hadron collider. Mar 05, 2014 particle fever is a mark levinson documentary that goes into detail about the higgs boson particle and the structure of the universe. For the first time, a film gives audiences a front row seat to a significant and inspiring. Feb 19, 2014 using professional film crews and physicists armed with cameras, particle fever captures the sheer excitement the moments before the collider first turned on and the distress in the control. Although safe for all ages, the subject matter of particle fever makes this movie. With david kaplan, fabiola gianotti, sherwood boehlert, joel hefley. The new york pops performed his orchestrations to leonard bernsteins.
Watching a film wont make you smarter, but if there ever was one that could, it would be particle fever, a movie so mindbending you can almost feel your brain cells growing as youre watching it. Thats much of the beauty of director mark levinsons film. Particle fever follows the inside story of six brilliant scientists seeking to unravel. A rare audience with hollywoods best editor, fresh from cutting particle fever, a documentary about the search for the higgs boson at cern. Apr 16, 2014 to have the exact moment of discovery on film is, in my opinion, rather magical. Mar 14, 2014 the film charts a 2012 milestone in the decadeslong search by physicists to find an elementary particle called the higgs boson. Watch particle fever online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Accessibility is achieved partly through clear explanations from particle physicist and coproducer david kaplan and other theoretical physicists, and several experimental physicists who work at the collider. Particle fever begs to differ, convincingly, with the help of scientists like monica dunford, whos been involved with the project since she was a superlucky postdoc in 2006. Particle fever is a mark levinson documentary that goes into detail about the higgs boson particle and the structure of the universe.
The film charts a 2012 milestone in the decadeslong search by physicists to find an elementary particle called the higgs boson. Particle fever follows the inside story of six brilliant scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries of the universe, documenting the successes and setbacks in the planet s most significant and. Thousands of scientists, including over 100 from the u. Particle fever mark levinson center at the panel discussion after the august 2, 2019, screening of the bit player at the computer history museum in mountain view, california mark a.
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