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Olivier Planchon
Université de Bourgogne
France
Christophe Thomazo
Université de Bourgogne
France
Pierre Pouzet
ISEN Yncrea Ouest
France
Cécile Allinne
Université de Caen Normandie
France
Published on 19 July 2024 DOI : 10.21494/ISTE.OP.2024.1180
Some scenarios of science fiction films, episodes of television series, or documentaries are based on and, or develop the theme of extraterrestrial civilizations’ research and discovery and their various consequences. The present study discusses their likelihood and implausibility by reviewing facts versus fiction in movies and television series. Some selected films were classified into two categories, depending on the location of the fictional discoveries of the remains of extraterrestrial civilizations: on Earth or other planets. Results highlight that while fiction movies are often inspired by controversial ufological theories such as that of ancient astronauts, some of them also emphasize scientific concern such as the risk of biological contamination.
Some scenarios of science fiction films, episodes of television series, or documentaries are based on and, or develop the theme of extraterrestrial civilizations’ research and discovery and their various consequences. The present study discusses their likelihood and implausibility by reviewing facts versus fiction in movies and television series. Some selected films were classified into two categories, depending on the location of the fictional discoveries of the remains of extraterrestrial civilizations : on Earth or other planets. Results highlight that while fiction movies are often inspired by controversial ufological theories such as that of ancient astronauts, some of them also emphasize scientific concern such as the risk of biological contamination.
inema television series science fiction astrobiology extraterrestrial civilizations archaeology xenoarchaeology pseudoarchaeology ufological theories
inema television series science fiction astrobiology extraterrestrial civilizations archaeology xenoarchaeology pseudoarchaeology ufological theories