The Origami Code

The tradition of paper folding which has developed for centuries has over the last two decades intervened with a growing number of scientific and artistic fields and, has, therefore, become the cause of a scientific revolution. Molecular scientists, robotics engineers, computer specialists, mathematical geniuses, medical researchers, aircraft designers and artists or astrophysicists across three continents, have all shown how origami principles can be applied in their fields. Folding, however, has its origin in nature. Not only plants and animals but human organs, proteins and DNA structure use this technique as well. The film presents an art which is born from a single sheet of paper, which can create almost any 3D object whether it is from a historical, artistic, biological or mathematical point of view in order to determine the so -called origami code. By using computer animation and practical demonstrations in scientific laboratories the documentary presents an unique theme of using artistic disciplines in science and provides a coherent picture of the origami phenomenon. (Academia Film Olomouc)