Godland

Set in the late 1800s, Hlynur Pálmason’s new film Godland follows a Danish priest trekking to remote Iceland, at the time a Danish territory, to establish a church. The priest, Lucas (Elliott Crosset Hove), also fancies himself a photographer and lugs a camera along to document his journey. Inevitably, Lucas learns just how unforgiving the people and landscape of remote Iceland can be. Early reviewers have accurately likened Godland to There Will Be Blood and the works of Werner Herzog, but this overlooks how stimulating on a sensory level the film often is—this is a movie you often feel like you can touch, smell, taste. In Danish and Icelandic with English subtitles. Unless otherwise noted, admission is: $8 for the general public $7 for seniors, Webster alumni and students from other schools $6 for Webster University staff and faculty Free for Webster students with proper ID. We offer general admission seating with payment of cash, check, or credit. Note: Last-minute changes may occur. The Winifred Moore Auditorium is the home of the Webster University Film Series. Originally used as a chapel, it now boasts the most comfortable theater seats around. (Some of the original pews can be seen in the hallways of Webster Hall.) The auditorium seats 240. In addition to film screenings, the auditorium hosts jazz and classical concerts, Opera Studio performances, lectures, town hall meetings, and other university events.

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