S1m0ne | Science. Art. Film. at the NFSA. Photo: NFSA.
When a desperate director (Al Pacino) loses his leading lady, he creates a computer simulation to replace her. He calls her ‘Simulation One’, or Simone for short, but all too soon, her fame gets out of control. Writer-director Andrew Niccol (who wrote The Truman Show and Gattaca) gives us a cyber satire on technology, fame and male hubris.
‘Niccol gives audiences a very amusing puzzle about authenticity, fraud, and the uses and abuses of technology.’ – L.A. Weekly
Join us after the film for a vibrant discussion about science, humour and technology – and the role of comedy in shaping our cultural ideas about women in and as technology. Presented as part of our Science. Art. Film. series in partnership with the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science.
Panellists
Dr Karina Judd is from the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at the Australian National University. Her research is on inclusive science communication, building on her past professional experiences as a science communicator, science outreach facilitator, environmental geologist and geoarchaeologist. Her recent publications include the book Women Scientists in American Television Comedy: Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts (Palgrave 2025).
Thomas Biedermann is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Cybernetics, Australian National University (ANU). His research draws on cybernetics, visual arts and playcentric methods to support individuals and groups in imagining and acting to shape safe, sustainable, and responsible systems.
Moderator
Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science of the Australian National University (ANU) and the Head of the POPSICULE, ANU’s Science in Popular Culture and Entertainment Hub. Her research explores the cultural meanings of science, the history of (violent) clowns and mad scientists, science and humour, and the interface between science and (public) art.
The details
What: Screening of S1m0ne and panel discussion
When: Wed 16 Apr 6:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $8pp. Tickets available via the NFSA website.
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