Dialogue
CineScience: Nona Pani (Barren Waters)
Affected by climate change, three intriguing characters in Bangladesh got to act in order not to lose command. What is the role of science for both these individuals and the larger system? Catharien Terwisscha van Scheltinga conducts research off the beaten tracks in deltas, co-creates with the local environment and indirectly influences policy with her work. How does she see the role of a researcher, what challenges does she encounter, and what impact can you have as a researcher in this way?
‘Nona Pani- Barren Waters’ is a story of people who do not have a tale worth telling – at least by themselves. That is why maker Syeda Neegar Banu tells their story for them. They are affected by the impact of climate change such as Cyclone Aila, the trauma of internal migration and dislocation, change of profession, silent cries for self-identity. The film tells the story of some rural but universal characters. They have a life to live but no command of their own destiny.
The introduction will be in English. The movie is spoken in Bengali with English subtitles.
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About Cinescience
Wageningen University & Research considers its connection with the city of Wageningen and its residents extremely important. With CineScience movie talks, researchers give you a sneak peek into their work in a unique and accessible way by linking their work creatively to a personally selected movie.
Learn more about novel scientific insights, discover how our everyday lives relate to the work being done in Wageningen, and enjoy a fabulous movie that sparks conversations. The break offers ample opportunity to talk with each other and the presenting researcher.