In the Mind of Plants (2009)

Perceiving - Feeling - Remembering

In the Mind of Plants (2009) poster

Neurobiology has shown in the recent years that contrary to the traditional boundaries between animal and plants, plants can feel, move and even think. Over the recent years, a small but growing group of researchers from Austria, Germany, Italy, UK, Japan, South Africa and the USA, has developed a new scientific field of research: the neurobiology of plants. Their discoveries question the traditional boundaries set between the animal and the vegetable kingdom: plants are capable to develop the cognitive process claimed by humans and animals. If plants can move, and feel... Could they possibly think ? In a creative and captivating scientific investigation style, through spectacular specialist photography and CGI, and re-creating scientific experiments, this documentary is bound to change your own perception of plants.

Director: Jacques Mitsch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Gilles Carles
Editing: Gilles Pedoussaut
Production: ARTE, Gedeon Programmes, K-Production
Budget: $354,161
Original Language: fr

Themes

Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life

Keywords

plants, environmental documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Mind of Plants about?
Neurobiology has shown in the recent years that contrary to the traditional boundaries between animal and plants, plants can feel, move and even think. Over the recent years, a small but growing group of researchers from Austria, Germany, Italy, UK, Japan, South Africa and the USA, has developed a new scientific field of research: the neurobiology of plants. Their discoveries question the traditional boundaries set between the animal and the vegetable kingdom: plants are capable to develop the cognitive process claimed by humans and animals. If plants can move, and feel... Could they possibly think ? In a creative and captivating scientific investigation style, through spectacular specialist photography and CGI, and re-creating scientific experiments, this documentary is bound to change your own perception of plants.
Who directed In the Mind of Plants?
In the Mind of Plants was directed by Jacques Mitsch.
How long is In the Mind of Plants?
In the Mind of Plants has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is In the Mind of Plants?
In the Mind of Plants is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of In the Mind of Plants?
In the Mind of Plants had a budget of $354,161.
What are the themes of In the Mind of Plants?
The themes of In the Mind of Plants include: Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life.