NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema will present a screening of the film "The Trip to Greece" (2020) on Saturday, May 17, at 3:00 p.m. Following the film, a talkback session will feature Dr. Joachim Frank, the 2017 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry.

 

Dr. Frank, a Professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, will discuss the film with Triplex Creative Director Ben Elliott. Dr. Frank has also recently published a novel, "Ierapetra, or His Sister’s Keeper", which is set in Greece. A book signing and reception with Dr. Frank will take place after the discussion.

 

Dr. Frank's Nobel Prize was awarded for his contributions to the development of cryo-electron microscopy, a method for imaging biological molecules. His research has provided insights into cellular processes and viruses. He is also the recipient of the 2014 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science and the 2017 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Science.

 

"Ierapetra, or His Sister’s Keeper" tells the story of Reiner, a retired Berkshire resident, as he reflects on his relationship with his late sister, Monika, and their trip to Crete in the 1960s. The novel explores themes of memory, loss, and the cultural landscapes of Germany and Greece. Dr. Frank, a Berkshire County resident with his wife, Carol Saginaw, noted that the novel was inspired by his memories of his sister and their time in Crete.

 

"The Trip to Greece" is the fourth film in a series directed by Michael Winterbottom, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as fictionalized versions of themselves traveling and engaging in conversations. In this installment, they trace Odysseus' journey through Greece, visiting various locations and discussing topics ranging from history to the meaning of life.

 

Tickets for the event are available at www.thetriplex.org.