Green Screen: Our Planet On Film Nocturnes

Parking Information 

Green Screen: Our Planet on Film event parking is only available in the Blue Parking Structure. Entrance is on Figueroa Street at 39th Street.  Complimentary valet parking will be available for the premiere event. Drop off will be on the South Lawn in front of the museum. If you choose to self-park in in the Blue Parking Structure, complimentary parking vouchers will be provided at NHM check-in.

Nocturnes (2024) - An Immersive Journey into the Secret World of Moths

Co-Presented by Sandbox Films I Runtime: 83 minutes 

Nocturnes transports us to the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas where, in the dark of
night, two curious observers shine a light on the secret world of moths.

An immersive viewing experience of sound and imagery, the film weaves together an intricate
and poetic tapestry of our world. Ecologist Mansi sets out on a quest to study moths in one of
the most vibrant places on earth. She teams up with Bicki, a young man from the indigenous
Bugun community, to seek clues about what the future has in store for the moths.

Together, Mansi and Bicki traverse the landscape, meticulously working night after night to put
up light screens that transform into a dynamic canvas with moths of varying sizes, designs and
textures, creating a painterly effect with their form, movement and color. Meanwhile, the human
beings wait, watch and listen with patient anticipation and wonder.

By focusing on a small, ephemeral, nocturnal creature like the moth, Nocturnes seeks to
question an human-centric view of the world. The lush forest, throbbing with a vast diversity of
life, emerges as a breath-taking character as the film responds to the symphony of sounds and

The inherent rhythms of the trees, the wind and the rain. The result is a rare and transformative
experience that invites us all to look with more attention and care at the hidden interconnections
in nature.

What to Expect: 

• Exclusive screening of Nocturnes in NHM’s new Commons Theater
• Post-screening, stop by the Entomology table with NHM Assistant Curator Megan Barkdull to explore real specimens.
• A special reception after the film with light bites, drinks, and a chance to connect with NHM scientists and local environmental organizations.
• A first look at NHM Commons, our brand-new gathering space designed for community and conversation

Don’t miss this powerful exploration of culture, history, and environment. Reserve your FREE tickets today! 

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