IVAN PIGAREV AND THE STUDY OF SLEEP

Documentary,

Russia

2024

Runtime, min

Scientists have been studying sleep for more than a hundred years. Prof. Ivan Pigarev studied the works of his predecessors, conducted hundreds of experiments and put forward a new hypothesis about the purpose of sleep.

Director:

Yulia Kiseleva

Selections and Awards:

International Popular Science Film Festival FUTURE.DOC (2024, Russia, Perm) Baikal International Film Festival "Man and Nature" (2024, Russia, Irkutsk) Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) (2024, Mumbai, India)

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REVIEWS:

The film was both a tribute to Pigarev’s contributions and an invitation to explore the mysteries of sleep further.

Rosa Alvarez Garcia

The visuals used to explain the science of sleep were brilliant. It made the abstract concepts much clearer.

William Garcia

The storytelling was compelling. Pigarev’s journey as a scientist was portrayed with so much depth.

Federico Grün

This film made me realize how interconnected our body and mind are. Sleep is more complex than I ever imagined.

Natalia Gonzalez Ruiz

The use of animations to depict the experiments was a fantastic touch. It really brought the science to life.

Lorena Bezerra

Professor Pigarev’s dedication to his research was inspiring. The film really showcased his passion and perseverance.

გიორგი წიკლაური

I hope this documentary sparks more interest in sleep research. Pigarev’s work deserves to be widely known.

სოფო კარასოლი

This documentary felt like a deep dive into the mystery of sleep. Pigarev’s hypothesis is truly thought-provoking.

Isabella Wright

The use of animations to depict the experiments was a fantastic touch. It really brought the science to life.

Emmanuelle Lars

I had no idea sleep was still such a mystery. This film made me appreciate how much work goes into studying it.

Franc Prieto

SHORT PRODUCER'S ANALYSIS:

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