Elena Andreicheva | Science Communication via Documentaries

How do these documentaries communicate science? Are some more effective than others at communicating the concepts and facts about science? How do documentaries balance the need for dramatic storytelling with factual content? How can they bring people closer, not just to the science, but to the scientists, in an authentic way? Can documentaries be a very effective way to introduce yourself to new topics or to gain more depth in certain topics you may already be knowledgeable in?

Award-winning British filmmaker, Elena Andreicheva was featured in 2021 Athens Science Festival to present us with some very interesting answers to the aforementioned questions. During the special discussion titled ‘Science Communication via Documentaries’, Andreicheva  also talks about the role of documentaries as a way to understand science and technology.

The discussion was moderated by Thanasis Troboukis, data journalist and project manager at iMedD Lab.