“Sud de sciences” science film festival

^8th edition of the Science South film and image festival

Sud de Sciences is a science film festival that offers the general public a unique opportunity to watch feature-length science films, followed by discussions with researchers.

The Sud de Sciences festival is part of the rich and diverse local research scene, reflecting the 6,000 researchers in Montpellier's scientific community.

Free of charge, it allows the public to view exceptional scientific films on current research topics that address societal issues, focusing on themes covered by the I-SITE program of excellence, which brings together researchers from across the region to tackle three major challenges: Feeding, Caring, and Protecting.

The screenings provide an opportunity for discussions with scientists specializing in the topics covered and guest documentary filmmakers.

Opening of the Southern Science Festival

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Albert Camus Media Library, Clapiers

Opening of the 8th edition of the "Sud de Sciences" science film festival with the screening of Pierre DUGOWSON's film "Arctic Glaciers, Current Status" (2025, 52 min).
Synopsis: As a result of climate change, glaciers are melting faster than predicted. Glaciologist Heïdi SEVESTRE takes us to the glaciers of Svalbard to assess a situation that affects the entire world.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Frédéric BOUCHETTE, University Professor, Geosciences Montpellier.

Initiated by the Faculty of Sciences, it is supported by the University of Montpellier and organized with the research organizations CIRAD, INRAe, Inserm, IRD, the scientific mediation association Centre de l'Imaginaire Scientifique et Technique (CIST), which coordinates it, and in partnership with the City of Montpellier and the network of media libraries and Scientific Culture of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole.