Manchester Science Festival 2009 Runs 24 Oct - 1 Nov; over 150 science events taking place at Greater Manchester venues.
Thirst: Blood, vampires and science
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...a screening of new vampire film Thirst, directed by Chan Wook-Park. Sang-Hyun is a priest whose religious calling takes him to Africa to assist victims of a mysterious virus. As he himself succumbs to the illness, he is saved by a blood transfusion which has tragic consequences. Transformed into a vampire, he tries his very best not to kill, but an illicit love affair means that his morals are severely compromised. The film will be followed by a post screening discussion exploring the history and myths of vampires, disease, blood and fear