The Twisted Life of Elva (2011)
Everywhere Elva goes, people stare at her. And it´s no wonder, because she turns in circles, stamps her feet and twists her body in every other step. She is thirty years old and has the worst case of Tourette syndrome her doctor has ever seen. At the same time she has excessive amounts of wit and humour, and constantly makes fun of herself. This documentary is made at the point where Elva has reached her limit. Her ticks have grown so powerful she can no longer take care of herself and her little son. Her last chance is a risky brain surgery where electrodes are planted deep in her brain, an operation which is still in the experimental phase for Tourette´s.
Director: Egill Eðvarðsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: November 13, 2011
Cast
- Elva Dögg Gunnarsdóttir - Herself
Screenplay
- Brynja Þorgeirsdóttir (Screenplay)
Music: Amiina
Cinematography: Jón Víðir Hauksson
Editing: Egill Eðvarðsson
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Twisted Life of Elva about?
- Everywhere Elva goes, people stare at her. And it´s no wonder, because she turns in circles, stamps her feet and twists her body in every other step. She is thirty years old and has the worst case of Tourette syndrome her doctor has ever seen. At the same time she has excessive amounts of wit and humour, and constantly makes fun of herself. This documentary is made at the point where Elva has reached her limit. Her ticks have grown so powerful she can no longer take care of herself and her little son. Her last chance is a risky brain surgery where electrodes are planted deep in her brain, an operation which is still in the experimental phase for Tourette´s.
- Who directed The Twisted Life of Elva?
- The Twisted Life of Elva was directed by Egill Eðvarðsson.
- Who stars in The Twisted Life of Elva?
- The Twisted Life of Elva stars Elva Dögg Gunnarsdóttir.
- How long is The Twisted Life of Elva?
- The Twisted Life of Elva has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Twisted Life of Elva?
- The Twisted Life of Elva is a Documentary film.