The French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, known as Inserm, has extended its collaboration with the Pariscience International Science Film Festival, which will take place from October 2 to October 26. Organized by the Science & Television Association, this year marks the 22nd edition of the festival. It will include film screenings, followed by discussions and exchanges with researchers and professionals in the field. The goal is to bridge the gap between science and cinema, making important scientific topics accessible to the general public. Documentaries, short films, animated works, and meetings with scientists will be part of the program. One of the key topics covered at the festival will be xenotransplantation, a field of biomedical research that involves transplanting cells, tissues, or organs from one species into humans. While this area of study presents significant scientific and medical opportunities, it also raises complex ethical concerns. These discussions will be central to a session where Inserm will be represented. A major highlight of the festival will be the screening of the documentary When Pigs Fly, directed by Denise Riedmayr from Germany (2026). The film will be shown on Friday, October 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Auditorium of the Grande galerie de l'évolution (MNHN), in Paris's 5th arrondissement. When Pigs Fly explores the progress in transplanting animal organs into humans and delves into the scientific, medical, and ethical challenges that accompany such research. It also examines the intelligence, emotions, and well-being of pigs, offering a broader perspective on the animals involved in these advancements. Juliette Hadchouel, a research director at Inserm and director of the laboratory for Common and Rare Kidney Diseases (CoRaKid, Inserm unit 1155/Sorbonne University), will be among those participating in the event. Her involvement underscores the festival’s commitment to fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the public on pressing medical and ethical issues.