The Dark Gene (2015)

The Dark Gene (2015) poster

The film tells a very personal story from two perspectives: our protagonist is both doctor and patient. As a patient, he has struggled with recurring depression for years, and as a doctor he wants to find out why. The search for the origins of his illness leads him into the realm of his own genes and casts light on the fundamental changes facing modern society as a result of the tremendous progress being made in the field of genetic sequencing. Along the way, he meets a host of people – researchers, artists, visionaries – who have developed their own very individual approach to genetic coding and are drawing attention to the social significance of genetic technology. The film does not restrict itself to a scientific view of the subject but also makes use of artistic visions and more playful approaches to genetic blueprints.

Director: Miriam Jakobs, Gerhard Schick
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Simon Guy Fässler, Philipp Künzli
Editing: Miriam Jakobs
Production: Filmtank, Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion
Country: Switzerland, Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de

Keywords

depression, genetics, family, woman director

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Miriam Jakobs, Gerhard Schick
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dark Gene about?
The film tells a very personal story from two perspectives: our protagonist is both doctor and patient. As a patient, he has struggled with recurring depression for years, and as a doctor he wants to find out why. The search for the origins of his illness leads him into the realm of his own genes and casts light on the fundamental changes facing modern society as a result of the tremendous progress being made in the field of genetic sequencing. Along the way, he meets a host of people – researchers, artists, visionaries – who have developed their own very individual approach to genetic coding and are drawing attention to the social significance of genetic technology. The film does not restrict itself to a scientific view of the subject but also makes use of artistic visions and more playful approaches to genetic blueprints.
Who directed The Dark Gene?
The Dark Gene was directed by Miriam Jakobs, Gerhard Schick.
Who stars in The Dark Gene?
The Dark Gene stars Frank Schauder.
How long is The Dark Gene?
The Dark Gene has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Dark Gene?
The Dark Gene is a Documentary film.
Where was The Dark Gene produced?
The Dark Gene was produced in Switzerland, Germany.