Kamis, 13 November 2014

Science Film Festival News (2) - Discovering the World of Science through Film


Often labeled as “too complicated” by students at school, science has a
reputation of being boring and difficult to understand. But one event aims
to change this perception: The Science Film Festival (SFF) is the best proof
that science can be informative, educational and fun, all at the same time.
One of Goethe-Institut's longest-running and most popular events, the
Science Film Festival (SFF) is set to return this month: this year, it will be
held in Indonesia from November 13 to 28, marking its fifth edition.
Initiated in 2005 in Thailand, SFF has since expanded to countries in
Southeast Asia, North Africa and the Middle East and regularly attracts
large and enthusiastic crowds.

Celebrating science education and presenting scientific issues in an
engaging way, the festival's main target group are children between age 9
and 14. SFF 2014 is focusing on “Future Technologies,” trying to find
answers to a myriad of questions.

Anies Baswedan, Culture and Elementary and Secondary Education
Minister, states: “Mastering future technologies is a necessity, and by
sticking to the principles of integrity and humanity, this technology will
enhance and protect noble civilization.”

Katrin Sohns, Program Director Goethe-Institut Indonesien, stresses the
importance of learning about and discovering future technologies. “It is
extremely exciting to learn about new inventions and what we can expect
in the years to come: How far will technology advance in 20, 30, even 50
years from now? How will it affect our lives? These technologies might
help to make our lives easier, they can enable us to get a greater

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