A portrait of Sir Paul Callaghan - the physicist who united science, culture, and vision to shape New Zealand’s future.
Paul Callaghan: Dancing with Atoms traces the remarkable life of Sir Paul Callaghan, a scientist whose brilliance extended far beyond the lab. Through interviews, archival footage, and his own reflections, Shirley Horrocks captures a mind in motion — one that championed innovation, creativity, and a sustainable New Zealand driven by knowledge and imagination.
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Rialto Recommends: Paul Callaghan: Dancing With Atoms. An inspiring study of intellect and heart, Dancing with Atoms reveals Paul Callaghan as more than a scientist - he was a storyteller of ideas. This film celebrates his enduring belief that curiosity, culture, and science together can shape a nation’s soul.
Cast
Sir Paul Callaghan (Self), Bill Manhire (Self), Kim Hill (Self), Shaun Hendy (Self), Louise Callaghan (Self)
Director
Language
English
Country
New Zealand
Studio
Point of View Productions