Monomyth

Contributors: Noski Deville, Hettie Malcomson, Mary Le Seelieur
Film duration:
15
Year:
1998
Countries:
UK
Original format:
16mm
Colour:
Black and white

This film is about loss and the regaining of power through the experience of loss. It is the rite of passage, a fairytale...

‘Monomyth’ depicts an introspective, emotional journey of a woman through separation, loss, initiation and return. This experience is played through the simple act of the grandmother cutting then shaving her hair. Through this action the grandmother acts sometimes as the mentor, guiding and supporting the woman through fear and loss, finally to comfort and empowerment.

Description source: Cinenova paper archive

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