Name: Science on Screen: The Father
Start: 2026-03-25T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-25T21:00:00+00:00
Location: The Francis Crick Institute

Hear from our panel as they discuss dementia research and care, before watching Oscar-winning drama, The Father.
About this Event

Science on Screen film festival

Love films? Curious about the world we live in? Join us and enjoy popular films with a science twist in one of London’s most unusual cinematic locations.

You’ll also have the chance to hear from leading scientists as they delve into the fascinating themes explored in the films.

The Father tells the story of an elderly man named Anthony (Anthony Hopkins) with dementia and the impact it has on his life and his relationship with his daughter, Anne (Olivia Coleman).

The screening will begin with a conversation about dementia research and care.

Speakers to be announced.

The event will start promptly at 18:30.

This event is aimed at audiences aged 12 and above.

Check out the rest of the Science on Screen series on our website.

Getting to the Crick

The Francis Crick Institute is next to St Pancras station and is easy to get to by bus, tube or train. You can find out more about how to get to the Crick on our website.

Accessibility

The talk and screening will be subtitled.

We have limited spaces for wheelchair users. If you need to book one of these spaces or if you have any other questions about accessibility, please email us at [email protected].