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Sydney Premiere Fungi: Web of Life + Intro and Q&A

28 November 2024

In the Playhouse

Cinema

2023 | Australia | English | Documentary | Unclassified 15+

Through the eyes of passionate biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake, join us on this brilliant round-the-world journey into the secret world of fungi, narrated by Björk.

This special screening features a filmmaker introduction as well as a pre-recorded Q&A with Merlin Sheldrake. 

Narrated by Björk and presented by the gently eccentric Merlin Sheldrake …strange, wondrous and beautiful.

The Guardian

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Unravel the mysteries of fungi in this immersive documentary, narrated by Björk

Through dazzling images of fungi under the microscope, and all around us in the forest, Merlin Sheldrake unravels the many secrets of these essential organisms in the web of life. So much more than mushrooms, not only do fungi shape the weather and support life on land, they are at the cutting edge of medical research and even have the power to break down plastic waste.

Narrator and iconic artist Björk, takes us from the ancient Tasmanian Tarkine Rainforest to the mystical wilds of China’s Yunnan Province, in search of solutions to some of our planet’s biggest challenges. Can the answers be found in the wonderful world of fungi?

Described by the Guardian as 'full of cool wrap-your-brain-around-them facts' and 'great for nature loving kids' this special screening includes a pre-recorded Q&A with Merlin Sheldrake and is suitable for all ages.

Please note this screening will not be featured in 3D.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

A person dressed in a long, blue beaded gown with a unique headpiece, standing within an abstract metallic frame.
Narrated by sixteen-time Grammy nominated artist Björk

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Credits

Joseph Nizeti, Gisela Kaufmann
Directors

Paul Phelan
Editor

Jo-anne McGowan, David Gross, Jennifer Peedom and Sarah Noonan
Producers

Merlin Sheldrake, Catherine Marciniak, Stephen Axford, Phil Hunt
Executive Producers

Björk
Narrated by

Merlin Sheldrake
Presented by

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