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A Mineral Odyssey

25 min

Available until 24/12/2028

Minerals are far older than our most ancient civilisations and their contribution to industrial and technological revolutions have been immeasurable. This is a poetic and scientific odyssey through the mineral world from Tutankhamun’s iron dagger to the coltan in our smartphones.

Director

  • Théo Jollet

  • Martin Maire

  • Thomas Trichet

Country

France

Year

2024

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