Documentary short
Memories of old awake
Director, Cinematography & Editor
University of Cambridge
In this film Dr Emily Lethbridge explores the centuries-old Sagas of Icelanders (Íslendingasögur) during a unique year-long research trip. Emily discovers that the sagas are closely intertwined with the landscapes and the people who live there. The sagas were copied in manuscripts in Iceland from the medieval period until the early 20th century, and the stories were passed down from one generation to another over many hundreds of years.
Vimeo Staff Pick selection
Nomination: Sputnik Kino Open Screening film of the year, Berlin 2019
Winner: Sputnik Kino Open Screening film of the month, Berlin 2019
Winner: ‘Special Jury Mention: Best Doc’ Jaipur International Film Festival 2012
Official Selection: European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU) 2012
Official Selection: Reykjavik Shorts & Docs Festival 2012
Official Selection: Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2012
The film was part of art exhibition "Saga Sites: Landscapes of the Icelandic Sagas" at Scandinavia House, New York 2012 – 2013
For more info about this project visit: sagasteads.blogspot.com