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‘The Universe in a Grain of Sand’ immerses us in the astounding array of human ingenuity and innovation that has propelled our understanding – from Leibniz’s 17th century idea for a digital machine to the art of M.C. Escher; from the diverse boat-building techniques of First Nations peoples to the latest advances in quantum computing.

Featuring a dazzling array of artwork and experimental cinema, interwoven with mathematicians and scientists striving to make sense of the deepest mysteries of the universe, the award-winning filmmaker Mark Levinson (Particle Fever) explores the synergistic intersection of art and science and the transcendent power of the imagination.