Employing a healthy blend of science, art and metaphysics, author Simon G. Powell presents a radical new perspective on the meaning and significance of life in this innovative and highly unorthodox documentary. Central to the film is the concept of natural intelligence. The underlying premise is that our current definitions of what life is, and what evolution represents, fall short of the mark and do Nature a major disservice. Rather than seeing the evolution of life as a dumb and mindless process, Powell proposes that evolution is a naturally smart process in which naturally smart systems of bio-logic are gradually woven into existence. Indeed, the film provides compelling evidence that Nature, as a whole, is best understood as a system of self-organising intelligence.

It becomes clear from this paradigm that Nature only sustains and preserves sensible behaviour. In light of this, the film proposes that the popular notion of ‘the survival of the fittest’ be superseded by ‘the survival of that which makes sense’ – an operating principle of Nature applicable not just to biological behaviour but also to cultural behaviour.

Accompanied by stunning graphics and original upbeat music throughout, Metanoia will thus guide anyone with an open mind to a new appreciation of what the burgeoning biomimicry movement refers to as ‘Nature’s genius’. So poised, our relationship with the rest of the biosphere may yet be healed. And not a moment too soon….

NOTE: The concept of natural intelligence outlined in Metanoia is not to be confused with intelligent design creationism. Indeed, the content of the DVD contains only 100% natural ingredients and is free of all and any supernatural additives. After all, Nature knows best.

CREDITS:
Written and directed by Simon G. Powell.
Co-produced by Ian J. Lewis.
Original score by Simon G. Powell and Ian J. Lewis.

RUNNING TIME: 94 minutes

FORMATS:
Region Free NTSC (720x480@30fps) and
PAL (720x576@25 fps)

YEAR RELEASED: 2008

Co Producers Simon G. Powell and Ian J. Lewis
discuss the making of Metanoia



REVIEWS/ACCOLADES:
“The video is stunning and mind-blowing. My 'noia' has been ' profoundly 'meta'-ed. It has shifted my perspective of the intelligence of the natural world. The ideas are fresh to me and some of images are ravishing. I'm so grateful to you for letting me see Metanoia. You have delivered on the promise in your title of providing a new vision of Nature.” (Paul Flynn, UK Member of Parliament)

“This DVD is one of the most fascinating, amazing, wonderful, stirring and touching films I have seen in a very long time. Thank you so much for making it - it's so professionally made and the beautiful music adds even more depth to it. Thank you... simply Thank you. I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT and can only recommend everyone out there to buy it. The world does more than need it....... even if it seems unlikely mankind will ever wake up from its deep, deep, sleep.” (Monika Grounds, Switzerland)