Half Elf (2021) film screening
Medical Anthropology Film and Discussion Group
Tuesday 16 November 2021 15:00 to 17:00Location: |
Virtual Event |
This term’s theme is ‘ageing’.
Half Elf (2021. Directed by Jón Bjarki Magnússon). In Iceland, a lighthouse keeper prepares his earthly funeral while trying to reconnect with the elf within. As his one hundredth birthday nears and Trausti senses the hand of death upon him he is on a quest to find the coffin that can carry this elf back to the mysteries beyond.
30 minutes viewing followed by discussion.
The GTC Medical Anthropology Film and Discussion Group explores the extent to which film can complement, enrich and further the study of medical anthropology themes, topics and methods.
After watching selected clips, the group discuss a film’s content and approach, and interrogate its capacity to support the analysis of issues relating to illness, crisis, health and wellbeing.
Convener: Paola Esposito
Please contact paola.esposito@anthro.ox.ac.uk for further information.
Type: Film Screenings
