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International seminar in Copenhagen
Contrasting Worlds. Lisbet Holtedahls ethnographic films and her contribu(on
to the development of visual anthropology
An international ethnographic film seminar at the Ethnographic Exploratory of
the Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen, 26 June 2025,
10.00-16.30.
Organised by the Nordic Anthropological Film Association (NAFA) in
coopera7on with the Department of Anthropology and the Madam
Lisbet film project
This ethnographic film seminar celebrates the life-long work of one of the
pioneers of
ethnographic film and visual anthropology in the Nordic countries, Lisbet
Holtedahl,
professor emerita at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Lisbets work has
always been
affected by contrasts in various senses. Firstly, the contrast between the
field sites of her
anthropological research in Niger and Cameroun and that of northern Norway.
Secondly, the contrast between the academic discipline of social anthropology
and the visual arts,
exemplified by her film work but also her artistic practices in drawing and
painting. Finally,
the ways in which her work has resonated with the global changes in general,
such as the
moves from colonial to neo- and post-colonial realities, and in particular how
these
transitions have affected so-called North South relationships and in some
decidedly
awkward cases revealing the profound elements of racism, discrimination and
bigotry even
persisting in Nordic welfare societies, otherwise well-known for their
open-mindedness,
tolerance and democratic outlook.
Programme:
10.00 Introductory words by Peter I Crawford (General Secretary of NAFA) and
Saara Waara
(Madam Lisbet film project)
10.15 Screening of examples of Lisbets film work
12.30 to 13.30 Lunch break
13.30 Conversation between Lisbet Holtedahl and former students and
colleagues
14.45 to 15.15 Coffee break
15.15 Open discussion of Lisbet Holtedahls work with Lisbet available for
questions and
comments.
We would like to invite anyone interested in ethnographic film and visual
anthropology,
including students and staff from the Department of Anthropology, and would
particularly
welcome anyone who has been involved in or knows about Lisbets work, such as
former
students.
For further information please contact Saara Waara (saara.waara@gmail.com) or
Peter I
Crawford (peter.crawford@uit.no)
Peter Ian Crawford
Master of Visual Anthropology Programme
Member of the research group EA:RTH (https://uit.no/research/earth)
General Secretary of NAFA and Chairman of the NAFA 2025 Film Selection
Committee
https://nafa2025.org
http://nafafilm.org/?q=festival
https://nafanetwork.org
http://www.intervention.dk
Professor of Visual Anthropology
Anthropology/ISV
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Office: SVHUM D3008, UiT, Troms
Mail: UiT, Postboks 6050, Langnes, NO-9037 Troms, Norway
Ph.: +47 776 44807, Mobile: +34 634338089, +45 21601655
Email: peter.crawford(at)uit.no
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to the development of visual anthropology
An international ethnographic film seminar at the Ethnographic Exploratory of
the Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen, 26 June 2025,
10.00-16.30.
Organised by the Nordic Anthropological Film Association (NAFA) in
coopera7on with the Department of Anthropology and the Madam
Lisbet film project
This ethnographic film seminar celebrates the life-long work of one of the
pioneers of
ethnographic film and visual anthropology in the Nordic countries, Lisbet
Holtedahl,
professor emerita at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Lisbets work has
always been
affected by contrasts in various senses. Firstly, the contrast between the
field sites of her
anthropological research in Niger and Cameroun and that of northern Norway.
Secondly, the contrast between the academic discipline of social anthropology
and the visual arts,
exemplified by her film work but also her artistic practices in drawing and
painting. Finally,
the ways in which her work has resonated with the global changes in general,
such as the
moves from colonial to neo- and post-colonial realities, and in particular how
these
transitions have affected so-called North South relationships and in some
decidedly
awkward cases revealing the profound elements of racism, discrimination and
bigotry even
persisting in Nordic welfare societies, otherwise well-known for their
open-mindedness,
tolerance and democratic outlook.
Programme:
10.00 Introductory words by Peter I Crawford (General Secretary of NAFA) and
Saara Waara
(Madam Lisbet film project)
10.15 Screening of examples of Lisbets film work
12.30 to 13.30 Lunch break
13.30 Conversation between Lisbet Holtedahl and former students and
colleagues
14.45 to 15.15 Coffee break
15.15 Open discussion of Lisbet Holtedahls work with Lisbet available for
questions and
comments.
We would like to invite anyone interested in ethnographic film and visual
anthropology,
including students and staff from the Department of Anthropology, and would
particularly
welcome anyone who has been involved in or knows about Lisbets work, such as
former
students.
For further information please contact Saara Waara (saara.waara@gmail.com) or
Peter I
Crawford (peter.crawford@uit.no)
Peter Ian Crawford
Master of Visual Anthropology Programme
Member of the research group EA:RTH (https://uit.no/research/earth)
General Secretary of NAFA and Chairman of the NAFA 2025 Film Selection
Committee
https://nafa2025.org
http://nafafilm.org/?q=festival
https://nafanetwork.org
http://www.intervention.dk
Professor of Visual Anthropology
Anthropology/ISV
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Office: SVHUM D3008, UiT, Troms
Mail: UiT, Postboks 6050, Langnes, NO-9037 Troms, Norway
Ph.: +47 776 44807, Mobile: +34 634338089, +45 21601655
Email: peter.crawford(at)uit.no
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