A LIFETIME OF SCIENCE

ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE

COMMERICAL . 1 MIN

A young girl alone in a large house, endlessly curious, always experimenting with the world around her. Her playful investigations hint at a future driven entirely by scientific discovery. A film about the curiosity that never goes out, and the flame that carries through an entire life.

COMMERICAL

The film follows a young girl alone in a large house, endlessly curious and always experimenting with the world around her. Her playful investigations hint at a future driven by scientific discovery and a lifelong passion for learning. Directed by Fabien Écochard for the École Polytechnique and inspired by true anecdotes from researchers at the Research Centre, A Lifetime of Science bridges the gap between the little girl who had dreams to share and the woman who saw them through. Since 1794, the same flame.

GALLERY

Creative duo

Director

Fabien Écochard

Fabien Ecochard is a Paris-based photographer and director working across documentary and commercial films. His work is driven by a deep curiosity for people and everyday life, always placing human stories at the heart of his images. Through an authentic and sensitive approach, he captures genuine moments and brings a strong sense of humanity to his work.

FOUNDER / CEO / PRODUCER

James Hagger

James Hagger is a producer and the founder of Troublemakers. He views production as a space for dialogue between storytelling, craftsmanship, and artistic integrity. Trained in London in the late 1990s as an assistant director, he worked alongside Nick Love, Kevin Reynolds, Christian Volckman, and Harmony Korine—experiences that have shaped his vision.