Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/25/2024
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Location
St. Joseph Retreat Center
Categories
Join us as we explore the healing wisdom of fairy tales by using these films as a tool, a guide, and a safe structure. Viewing and discussing fairy tales can be a portal to explore our inner world and our connection to the outer world. We will explore the provocative symbols and how they show up in our lives: a child not living up to a parent’s expectations, learning the language of animals, confronting monsters, discovering treasure, answering a frightening call. Laura seeks to make these old stories new again by updating the film with hidden symbols, humor, modern tropes, as well as female heroes. We invite you to preview each short film (5-10 minutes) ahead of time. Our discussion will focus on how the symbols and guidance might appear in our daily lives.
Laura Lewis-Barr is a stop-motion filmmaker and educator. Her films are quirky and fun and have been screened around the world. Her focus is on animating fairy tales and mythic stories for personal and collective transformation. She is inspired by the work of ML Von Franz, Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, and Michael Meade. Her screening events are filled with heart and questions for the soul.
SESSION ONE: “THE LINGUIST” THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Daphne tries to please her demanding mother but ends up on her own mystical adventure. Based on a Grimm fairy tale. https://psychescinema.com/free-short-films/the-linguist/
SESSION TWO: “THE TELLING TALE” THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A King and Queen struggle to help their daughter who has a mysterious illness. Based on an old folk tale. https://psychescinema.com/free-short-films/the-telling-tale/
SESSION THREE: “THE STOCKBROKER AND THE GODDESS” THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024 l 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A high powered stock broker is changed by an encounter with a beautiful woman. Adapted from an old folk tale. https://psychescinema.com/free-short-films/the-stockbroker-and-the-goddess/
COST: $20.00 per session or $50.00 for the series
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