Secrets of a long life (2013)
Spared by cancer, diabetes and possibly Alzheimer’s, men and women of small stature are intriguing scientists that are trying to postpone age-related illnesses. What mechanisms protect these small Ecuadorian from certain illnesses? From Quito to Los Angeles, via Tel-Aviv, the film follows the revolutionary research, step-by-step, that is attempting to understand and prevent diseases such as cancer. And outlines ways to live in good health… for as long as possible.
Directors: Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade.
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Sylvie Gilman as Narrator |
| Production | Jean-Pierre Devorsine | Producer |
| Visual Effects | Séverine Gustin | Animation |
| Sound | Matthieu Cochin | Sound Mixer |
| Camera | Thierry de Lestrade | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Martin Holzenberger | Scientific Consultant |
| Editing | Guillaume Quignard | Editor |
| Production | Céline Ceccaldi | Production Executive |
| Crew | Céline Guillevin | Production Office Assistant |
| Sound | Christian Belhomme | Music |
| Production | Eric Devorsine | Delegated Producer |
| Sound | Philippe Scultéty | Sound Engineer |
| Directing | Sylvie Gilman | Director |
| Directing | Thierry de Lestrade | Director |