T H E E D G E O F D R E A M I N G
A Documentary by Amy Hardie
Learn more about Amy Hardie's new film Anatomy of Consciousness here -
a film about a group of doctors trying to redefine human biology.
The Edge of Dreaming DVD is available for under £10 on Amazon. [website]
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Edinburgh University Medical Humanities Research Network is launching as part of the Institute of Advanced Studies in the Humanities in Edinburgh University. They will screen the 'The Edge of Dreaming' followed by a
wine reception.
Date: Monday 23rd January
Time:SCREENING: 3pm -5pm
Wine reception: 5pm - 6.30pm
Venue: Film: Cinema, basement of David Hume Tower, George Square.
Wine reception: Institute for Advanced Studies in the
Humanities, 2 HopePark Square.Edinburgh Limited places
email Claire.McKechnie@ed.ac.uk
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WORKSHOP
A chance to work with Amy Hardie exploring the themes in The Edge of Dreaming, but in the context of your own life and dreams. Described by a participant as an' exploration of the subconscious , travelling curiously through shamanism, dreaming, Jungian archetypes and indiginous death traditions', it is held on Monday 30th January from 2-4pm.Maximum 12 participants. Room 4 at the Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1 AF. To book, email Marianne on coach@coachlifeandcareer.com
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The Edge of Dreaming grabbed the attention of CBS News after the success of Inception. UP TO THE MINUTES' anchor Emily Smith interviews Amy Hardie in her Scottish home. [website]
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The Edge of Dreaming won
the main critic's award of the Special Contest "Mirror" in
Kiev International Film Festival:
The grand prize of the special contest "Mirror" was received by the documentary "The Edge of Dreaming" by British director Amy Hardie -
"For the artistry and masterful combination of cinematography varieties in the personal confession of the artist." [website]
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You can join The Edge of Dreaming facebook site to discuss the film or to ask a question of director Amy Hardie or any of the production, editing or sound crew! [facebook page]
Latest Reviews
A "transcendent" film - Variety [Review]
bold, creative, engrossing - Spirituality & Practice [Review]
intelligent woman with an open mind and heart who embarked on a serious metaphysical quest. - The New York TImes [Review]
Poetic, hallucinatory effects and a candid, intimate perspective - The Wall Street Journal [Review]
Independent Pick of the Day: "Poignant and fascinating exploration of mortality, mourning and how fear can attack the body."
Time Out Critics choice: "Evocative, provocative and absorbing..compelling"
The Sunday Times Critics choice: "Hardie's film-making skills ensure memorable sequences"
Telegraph Digital Choice: "a film that ponders death and our deepest thoughts"
The Guardian Feature:"Her reconnaisance of dreamland provided some eerie moments, and resulted in a mesmerising film"
The Scottish Sun Feature" her flick has been shown in 29 film festivals across 13 countries".
Scotland on Sunday, Spectrum Feature:"The Edge of Dreaming was the most watched film in America on PBS for several weeks...audiences have interpreted her story as a metaphor"
News Archives [read]
The Edge of Dreaming is now on the Scottish Documentary Institute Blog. [blog]
More reviews, interviews and articles are available
in the press kit section.
Reviews
Go to facebook site for latest reviews from the Guardian, Scottish Sun, Time Out and Scotland on Sunday.
"Amy Hardie’s ‘The Edge of Dreaming’ is
still holding my heart hostage"
Guth Gafa Festival review,
Life is A Festival! Blog
Eye For Film, Amber Wilkinson
Pick of the Day at IDFA.
Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On
Nick Cunnigham
Tue Steen Muller, international writer on documentary and director of European Documentary Network from 1996 – 2005, gave the film his top rating – five pen nibs!
"It is on the whole probable that we continually dream, but that consciousness makes
such a noise that we do not hear it." Carl Jung