Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas (2004)
Weaving together interviews, archival footage, photographs, animation, and narration, "Signs Out Of Time" is an incredible journey that delves into the life and work of UCLA Archaeologist Dr. Marija Gimbutas. Gimbutas' work focused on revealing the linguistic and mythological origins of European cultures in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, and how they were matriarchal in nature, including Earth-based spirituality and Goddess worship. The film explores how her notions of European prehistory challenged many traditional assumptions about the beginnings of European civilization. The film features interviews with both her supporters and critics, and explores her studies, excavations and publications, her extensive scholarship, and the controversy surrounding her theories.
Cast
- Olympia Dukakis - Narrator
- Elinor W. Gadon - Self (as Dr. Elinor W. Gadon)
- Riane Eisler - Self
- Joan Marler - Self
- Ralph Metzner - Self
- Colin Renfrew - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas about?
- Weaving together interviews, archival footage, photographs, animation, and narration, "Signs Out Of Time" is an incredible journey that delves into the life and work of UCLA Archaeologist Dr. Marija Gimbutas. Gimbutas' work focused on revealing the linguistic and mythological origins of European cultures in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, and how they were matriarchal in nature, including Earth-based spirituality and Goddess worship. The film explores how her notions of European prehistory challenged many traditional assumptions about the beginnings of European civilization. The film features interviews with both her supporters and critics, and explores her studies, excavations and publications, her extensive scholarship, and the controversy surrounding her theories.
- Who directed Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas?
- Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas was directed by Donna Read.
- Who stars in Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas?
- Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas stars Olympia Dukakis, Elinor W. Gadon, Riane Eisler, Joan Marler, Ralph Metzner, Colin Renfrew.
- How long is Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas?
- Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas?
- Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas is a Documentary film.
- Where was Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas produced?
- Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas was produced in United States of America.