‘In 2020, two female scientists won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. It was for the development of the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology. Often referred to as ‘molecular scissors’ it enables scientists to perform microsurgery on DNA, but it raises ethical questions.’
The Bell Curves sees an all-female cast confront the topic of science experimentation against the backdrop of a gospel church rehearsal. The protagonist, Nana, a forensic science student, wants to use her research to secure her future with her partner, Henri. But at what cost?