Special screening, "The Immortals of Tasmania

On March 19, follow in the footsteps of the famous botanist Francis Hallé during the screening of the film "Les Immortels de Tasmanie" by Pierre-Marie Hubert. Relive the expedition of Nicolas Baudin, a great French explorer, to the Austral Lands.

The event is organised by the Société d'Études Scientifiques de l'Anjou (SESA) in partnership with Terra Botanica.

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Director: film in 4K by Pierre-Marie HUBERT

Duration: 87 minutes

Summary: In 1800, Bonaparte launched a great expedition to the still poorly known Southern Lands, under the command of Nicolas Baudin. Two hundred men, including about forty scientists and several draftsmen, embarked on two ships for a risky voyage of several years. The official goal was to develop scientific and cartographic knowledge of what was then called "New Holland" and "Van Diemen's Land", respectively Australia and Tasmania.

For the botanist Francis Hallé, walking through these same spaces more than two centuries later is like plunging into the observation of a fascinating and sometimes even immortal nature with the same scientific passion and graphic talent...

Prices: 5€ for adults / 3€ for students / Free for school children. Registration before 12 March by email to sesa49@gmail.com

*Free for SESA members.