The documentary The Girl Who Was Born Twice is about Myrtis. Myrtis is the name given to the reconstruction, by special scientists, of the face of an eleven-year- old juvenile, victim of the plague that in 431 BC killed 1/3 of Athenians. ...See moreThe documentary The Girl Who Was Born Twice is about Myrtis. Myrtis is the name given to the reconstruction, by special scientists, of the face of an eleven-year- old juvenile, victim of the plague that in 431 BC killed 1/3 of Athenians. Myrtis "communicated" with 21st century people and constitutes a special case of a cultural good, as she is an entity with elements that concern not only science, but also education. Furthermore, Myrtis acts as a way to awaken consciousness, calling for action for major problems that concern the modern world (war, diseases etc.). Written by
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
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