2024 Arkhaios Film Festival

Marija Gimbutas: Anticipating the Future

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Documentary "Marija Gimbutas: Anticipating the Future" is an in-depth exploration of the legacy of the renowned archaeomytologist Marija Alseikaitė-Gimbutas. It delves into her pioneering contribution to archaeomythology, highlighting her intuitive and poetic approach to understanding ancient cultures. The documentary traces her journey from her formative years in Lithuania to her influential academic career, highlighting her deep connection to folklore and her pioneering research on the cultures, goddesses and myths of old Europe.

The film features reflections from various experts, interweaving personal discoveries with scholarly insights to reveal Gimbutas lasting influence on the study of ancient civilisations and her unique approach to the interconnections between life, nature and spirituality. It is a timely proposal to rethink identity in the light of discovery and to look back to the essence of Old European civilisation.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    63 minutes
  • Language
    Lithuanian
  • Country
    Lithuania
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Rasa Baltė Balčiūnienė, Gintaras Seputis