The Seer and the Unseen

Showings

TIFF Lightbox 2 Sun, Apr 28, 2019 3:45 PM
TIFF Lightbox 4 Mon, Apr 29, 2019 7:00 PM
TIFF Lightbox 2 Sun, May 5, 2019 6:45 PM
Film Info
Runtime:88
Copyright:2019
Country Listing:USA
Premiere Status:International Premiere
Rating:G
Festival Info
Festival Year:2019
Language:Icelandic
English
Accessibility:Partial Subtitles
Program Category:Making Believe
Film Subjects:Ecology & the Environment
Religion & Spirituality
Northern Europe
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Sara Dosa
Producer(s):Shane Boris
Sara Dosa
Executive Producer(s):Richard Berge
Bonni Cohen
Jon Shenk
Editor(s):Erin Casper
Cinematography:Patrick Kollman
Composer:Giosue Greco
Tara Atkinson
Dan Romer
Sound:Lawrence Everson

Description

Within the dynamic and spectacular landscapes of Iceland lies a parallel magical world, seen only by those who possess the second sight. Fabled, beloved and revered, invisible elves live in communities scattered all across the countryside—and Ragga, a grandmother and environmentalist, is one such person who can see and communicate with her elven friends. For many, it is essential to maintain the harmony of the land by respecting the magical occupants who call Iceland's rocky cliffs, black sand beaches and rushing fjords their home. When the largest bulldozer in the country threatens to demolish a vital and historic lava field, Ragga and a team of activists step in to resist. Through the eyes of a spirited believer, we get to see the importance of connecting with nature and saving those whose voices we may not hear. Gabor Pertic

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