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Tracking the footsteps of the Archosaurs in Émosson

In the Émosson region (Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps), a paleontological treasure was discovered at an altitude of 2400 m. On a sandstone slab, footprints left by animals 240 million years ago were unveiled in 1976 during an exceptionally warm summer that melted the snow covering the footprints. What animals could have left these traces, in what environment did they live and why are these footprints visible today in Émosson? Tamara El Hossny and Lionel Cavin, both paleontologists at the Natural History Museum of Geneva, answer these questions and show us all the secrets contained in these fossilised footsteps...

  • Giovan Peyrotty
    Director
  • Giovan Peyrotty
    Writer
  • Tamara El Hossny
    Writer
  • Lionel Cavin
    Writer
  • SciencEscape
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 CHF
  • Country of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Country of Filming:
    Switzerland
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Giovan Peyrotty

Before launching his career as a filmmaker, Giovan spent seven years conducting geoscience research at the University of Geneva. His work took him across the globe, and it was through these field experiences that he found the inspiration to create SciencEscape. Deeply passionate about science education and communication, he firmly believes that documenting and sharing researchers’ journeys in the field is one of the most impactful ways to engage the public with scientific knowledge.

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