Thermodielectric

Brasil2023documentary72'Docs+Science (2024)

When he was on his deathbed, Brazil was bidding farewell to him as an activist advocating for the peaceful application of nuclear energy. It was his vocation when he travelled the world remaining only in occasional contact with his family. Joaquim da Costa Ribeiro's granddaughter and the author of this very personal film tries to reconstruct her grandfather persona using private and public memory traces. In this portrayal, scientific discovery is remindful of poetry writing. In both spheres, it is fundamental to experiment. Both are motivated by curiosity and fascination with the world. The sparkle of inspiration becomes the source of the idea for implementation. In no way can it be automated.