Monday, November 28, 2016

'Mannen fra Snasa' (2016): The Norwegian Documentary About Healer Joralf Gjerstad


The critically acclaimed Norwegian documentary "Mannen fra Snasa" (2016) with the English title "Doing Good" portrays the work of Joralf Gjerstad who with his hands heals people. From the synopsis:


Joralf Gjerstad (born 1926) from the small village Snåsa in Trøndelag county is known all over Norway as a person with "warm hands". Over the past 65 years, more than 50,000 people have traveled to Snåsa, hoping for his help. They have experienced a childhood ruined by bullying. A mishap during surgery. Unexpected, terminal illness. Self-loathing inherited through generations. Living with constant anxiety. Then, suddenly, a compassionate gesture from a total stranger changes their whole life. What actually happens? Can we as a society learn something from one man's genuine compassion? What abilities do we have to conquer our own illness?

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