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the peace particle
‘The Peace Particle’ tells the inspiring and untold story of Duration
CERN: Europe’s first and biggest nuclear experiment. 1 x 90’ or 1 x 60’
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With rare access to the large hadron collider as it shuts for maintenance,
we explore the otherworldly cathedral-like lair: a playground for Telescgop, S4C & S4C
Nobel prize winners who are dedicated to unravelling the mysteries Commercial Content
of the universe and use science to overcome the tyranny and tension Fund
of the geopolitical clashes above ground.
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However, CERN’s core DNA of peace between nations is under threat 2025
after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Blending 70 years of archive,
candid interviews with international Nobel prize scientists and stunning Definition
animation, we navigate time, space, and ethics to unpack the greatest 4K
discoveries of our time. The film celebrates, but strives to go beyond
the science, revealing the personal motivations and lives of this
multinational group of geniuses. In a time of war and uncertainty,
CERN and its scientists stand as a beacon of peace.
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