Myth Resources: a Database of All Things Mythological
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Author and JCF Associate John Bucher interviews renowned Icelandic poet and screenwriter Sjón about his new film, Lamb (2021). “Lamb (Icelandic: Dýrið, “The animal”) is a 2021 Icelandic drama film directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson, who also co-wrote the screenplay...
The official full length version of FINDING JOE: A story about Joseph Campbell and The Hero’s Journey has been made available via YouTube by the filmmaker, Patrick Solomon. The documentary features Deepak Chopra, Robin Sharma, Rashida...
Animated re-tellings of mythological stories can be powerful ways to engage people of all ages in the ancient tales that humankind has been telling for centuries. “The Last Fiction” aims to do just that....
Chinese mythology has become an abundant source of inspiration for film productions, and this year is no different. Click here to read more about the specific projects utilizing Chinese myths for their framework.
“I’m always interested in ancient societies and mythologies. I’m interested in archetypes. I’m interested in what is the underlying foundation of us humans and the juxtaposition of this with what is offered today and...
American Bill Markham (Powers Boothe) has taken his family to the jungles of Brazil, where he has been hired to design a dam. Unexpectedly, a native tribe abducts his son, Tommy (Charley Boorman). Bill...
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Amid the rattling of cultural institutions and radical changes in nature, it may be time to turn again to valuable traditional methods of cultural healing and individual mentoring. Shaping new forms from separate, estranged,...
In Finding the Gold Within, filmmaker Karina Epperlein follows six young men as they enter their first year of college. Each has personal circumstances to overcome as he works to escape the straitjacket of...
This video recording of Peter Brook’s stage epic is stunning both in its sweep and its theatrical simplicity. Taking an epic poem–the heart of the Hindu tradition, one chapter of which is the Bhagavad...
This really needs to be on the list! A collection of folk tales and Greek Myths presented in storyteller format as only Jim Henson was capapble of doing. Truly his highest moment as an...
It’s not just a kids movie. It has so many elements that Campbell points to in the archetypal hero’s journey. Plus, it’s a lot of fun.
The 13th Warrior, a film starring Antonio Bandares, has gotten many poor reviews. However, I feel that it is an excellent film for anyone to watch after reading Joseph Campbell’s, The Hero With A...
Fascinating dialogue between a poet, polititian, and scientist. Their approaches shed light and considerations to each other’s expertise.
Great film visually stunning and thought provoking. this film does not have any dialog but will promote reflection on lifes journey. A truelly wonderful experience.
A two hour conversation about art, life, ritual and talking to plants. What makes it work is that Andre repeatedly will spend several minutes praising some guru or ritual practice… only to turn around...
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