SCIENTISTS UNDER ATTACK – GENETIC ENGINEERING IN THE MAGNETIC FIELD OF MONEY
Arpad Pusztai and Ignacio Chapela have two things in common. They are distinguished scientists and their careers are in ruins. Both scientists choose to look at the phenomenon of genetic engineering. Both made important discoveries. Both of them are suffering the fate of those who criticise the powerful vested interests that now dominate big business and scientific research. Statements made by scientists themselves prove that 95% of the research in the area of genetic engineering is paid by the industry. Only 5% of the research is independent. The big danger for freedom of science and our democracy is evident. Can the public – we all – still trust our scientists?
2010, Germany, 88 min.
Prod. / Script / Dir.: Bertram Verhaag
Dir. of Phot.: Waldemar Hauschild
Music: Gert Wilden
Sound: Zoltan Ravasz
Edit.: Verena Schonauer
Bertram Verhaag (b. 1944, Sosnowiec, Poland)
I studied sociology and economics. Was a free-lance worker in the Department of Urban Development in Munich for three years. Between 1972 – 75 was at Munich College of Film and TV. In 1976 he founded DENKmal-Film Production with Claus Strigel. Collaborating as producers, authors and directors, they have produced more than 90 films for cinema and TV.
Filmography
What’s This Called Love? (1978), There Is No Consideration – Given to the People (1980), Nuclear Split (1987), Mama Papa Auto (1991), Fear – Gate to Freedom (1992), Solar Plexus (1995), Blue Eyed (1996), The Cross-Over Artist (1997), The Agro Rebel (2000), The Last Man Alive (2001), 86,000 Seconds (2002), Thunderbird Woman (2003), Life Running out of Control (2004), Life in Plastic (2008), Scientists under Attack – Genetic Engineering in the Magnetic Field of Money (2010).