Au royaume des champignons

It's an astonishing realm, one of the keys to life on Earth. The first organisms to appear on our planet a billion years ago, fungi, also known as mycetes, seem to defy classification: neither plants nor animals, they constitute a kingdom unto themselves. While edible varieties are the most familiar, the sheer diversity of fungi is truly surprising: between yeasts and multicellular organisms, there are millions of species. Through impressive time-lapse macro footage and 3D animations, this meticulously researched film traces the evolutionary path, showing how fungi have shaped the ecosystem we know, and reviews the latest scientific research in the field of mycology. From alcohol and bread production to medicinal properties (including antibiotics and anti-inflammatories), and the decomposition of waste, science is exploring the countless benefits of fungi. It also examines fungal infections, some of which can be fatal, such as those caused by cryptococcus, a fungus that thrives in the face of climate change… Directed by: Annamária Tálas Country: Australia / Canada Year: 2017