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How Ursula K. Le Guin’s “Carrier Bag Theory” Inspired Two CPH:DOX Films

CPH:DOX features two films inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin's Carrier Bag Theory, reframing storytelling away from hero quests.
The Mother Age explores traces of a parallel history by linking archaeology, forests, and ancient narratives.
Daughters of the Forest Deep centers two indigenous mycologists, blending science fiction with indigenous knowledge.
Le Guin's theory is framed as a shift from weapon-centric history to tools for gathering and coexistence.
CPH:DOX runs through March 22 and features multiple Le Guin-inspired projects in its lineup.
The Mother Age is described as a journey of (re)discovery through Finnish forests and legendary landscapes.
Daughters of the Forest Deep emphasizes a fusion of folklore, ecology, and feminist perspectives.
The films aim to build networks and communities around reimagining the future rather than conquest.
CPH:DOX showcases how Le Guin's Carrier Bag Theory remains influential in contemporary documentary filmmaking.

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