Film Basics
107 mins | Brazil | 2024
Directors: Ataliba Benaim, Fernanda Heinz Figueiredo
Biologist Janine Benyus explores nature as a model for reinventing our world. Journeying globally, Biocentrics unveils the origins and principles of biomimicry, inspired by 3.8 billion years of natural innovation. Benyus, a charismatic activist, connects knowledge, cultures, and initiatives that prioritize the continuity of life on Earth. With a transdisciplinary approach, she proposes a common agenda and a cutting-edge tool to tackle imminent global challenges. Witness the birth of a new scientific frontier shaping our response to the future.

Stick around for a short panel discussion happening immediately after the film for a great discussion on nature-based learning and design in Toronto. You can find more information about our speakers below.

About the Architecture and Design Film Festival
The Architecture and Design Film Festival (ADFF)—North America’s largest film festival dedicated to architecture and design—is coming back to Toronto for another year of great films and insightful discussions! From October 23 – 26, catch one of their amazing lineup of 16 films, from all over the world. Looking for the full list of films showcased at this year’s ADFF: Toronto? See the complete programme on the festival’s website!

The TSA is proud to once again be partnering with ADFF: Toronto to bring a series of panel discussions and post-screening Q&As that complement this year’s film roster. These panels bring together architects, film-makers, and subject matter experts to further explore the themes of each film and bring them back to our local context here in Toronto.