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Dark Biosphere

Javier Bollain • Spain • 2024 • 27 min
A journey between the micro and macrocosmos, in search of the origin of life. In how many surprising forms can it be found?
The documentary questions what we thought we knew about the origin of life and challenges us to reimagine evolution. From the deepest and most unfriendliest places on Earth to the farthest reaches of the Galaxy, scientists propose a new pattern of life development by identifying the primary molecules necessary for life. This proposal is based on the discovery of a rich biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in environments that until recently were considered unsuitable for life.
Original Title:Dark Biosphere
Director:Javier Bollain