Her Head in Films
Her Head in Films is a podcast that makes movies personal. It blends heartfelt reflections on art house and world cinema with stories from my own life. This is a space for exploring the emotional and subjective power of film, perfect for listeners who appreciate a deeply personal take on cinema and life.
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Frédéric Back's 'The Man Who Planted Trees' (1987)
In this episode, I talk about Frédéric Back's 1987 Academy Award-winning animated short film, "The Man Who Planted Trees." Adapted from a book by Jean Giono, it tells the story of a French shepherd wh...
Delbert Mann's 'Marty' (1955)
In this episode, I talk about Delbert Mann's precious 1955 film, "Marty." It tells the story of Marty, a 34-year-old butcher who has struggled all his life to find love. One night, he meets Clara, a w...
Franco Piavoli's 'Voices Through Time' (1996)
In this episode, I talk about Franco Piavoli's luminous 1996 documentary, "Voices Through Time." It captures the daily life of the inhabitants of a small Italian village. From children playing in the ...
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I'm Caitlin, and I'm the host of Her Head in Films. I am a passionate cinephile who has been delving into the personal and emotional power of cinema through my podcast since 2016. My journey is driven by a desire to connect with others and share a heartfelt and intimate perspective on films. In the process, I hope to inspire listeners to explore the profound impact of cinema on their own lives.
With empathy and vulnerability, I delve into themes such as grief and loss, sharing my experience of losing my dad as a teenager and finding solace in art. My podcast is about more than just films; it's about life, finding meaning, and being saved by the transformative power of storytelling.
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I love your comments on film, Caitlyn. I appreciate the way you weave your own emotional/spiritual life into the play of the films. Your journey in films and life is very touching. I was surfing podcasts looking for a discussion on one of my favorite films, Antonioni’s L’Aventura. Yours came up, I listened, and I was...
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This is amazing. I love how much was there in these spoken essays, reviews, reflections on life. I love the way Caitlin brings her own excitement about the films, and the way she goes about describing them and pointing out what they do well. Using the power of the mediums of cinema and podcasting to make honest inqui...
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