Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas (2004)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Olympia Dukakis

Narrator

Elinor W. Gadon

Self (as Dr. Elinor W. Gadon)

Riane Eisler

Self

Joan Marler

Self

Ralph Metzner

Self

Colin Renfrew

Self

Director & Crew

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