centre nacional d'anàlisi genòmica
centro nacional de análisis genómico
centro nacional de análisis genómico
Das Dunkle Gen, the documentary in which the CNAG has collaborated, will have its open premiere on May 28th in Switzerland and on June 11th in Germany
A severe depression forces a neurologist to end his career; his life is turned upside down. He decides to investigate the causes...
This is the starting point of the documentary Das Dunkle Gen (The Dark Gene) directed by Miriam Jakobs and Gerhard Schick that premiered the last January at the Swiss Solothurn Film Festival. The film will now be projected publicly in 28 cinemas in Switzerland and Germany.
The documentary was partially filmed at the CNAG and the MareNostrum facilities of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). The film shows how Frank Schauder, the main character of the film, looks into the field of human genome sequencing to find the right medicine for his depression and decides to get his own genome decoded. While Frank works his way through genomic analysis, he also seeks assurance and solace in the artistic perspective hoping that at some point in time he will be able to make peace with his dark gene, which all but destroyed his life.
Ivo Gut, director of the CNAG, is listed among the cast of the film. He is one of the experts who talks to Frank and explains how genome analysis can help him to find the medication which will let him lead a normal and fulfilling life.
The documentary will have its open premiere on May 28th at 8 Swiss cinemas and on June 11th at 20 movie theaters in Germany.
For who happens to be in these countries on those dates, this is an excellent opportunity to explore the relationship between science, art and society and to realise the relevance that centers like the CNAG have in the improvement of the future of our society.
