The Lying Pen Movie Club is a vibrant community for cinephiles and enthusiasts who are passionate about the intriguing world of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar or just fascinated by these ancient texts, our club provides a unique platform to explore and discuss films that delve into this captivating subject matter.
Our selection spans a variety of genres, primarily focusing on documentaries that offer in-depth insights into the history, discovery, and significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. But we don’t stop there—we also enjoy watching and discussing quirky B-movies that bring a unique and often entertaining perspective to these ancient texts.
Join us for regular screenings, engaging discussions, and special events where we dive into the layers of cinematic interpretations of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Showings
The Haunted Desert and Voices from the Desert
17 December 2024
The Haunted Desert and Voices from the Desert are two documentaries about the Dead Sea Scrolls directed by Sterling van Wagenen. They premiered at Discovery Channel in 1998.
Dead Sea Scrolls Detectives
24 October 2024
Join us for an intriguing movie night featuring Dead Sea Scrolls Detectives. This fascinating NOVA special will be shown in room A7 006 at the University of Agder in Kristiansand at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 24th. After the movie, Michael Johnson will introduce a discussion. Food, snacks, and beverages will be served.
Don Verdean
9 May 2022
Hired by an ambitious small-town pastor to find sacred relics in the Holy Land, a self-proclaimed Biblical archaeologist comes up short and his attempt to cover up his failure fuels a comic conspiracy from the filmmaking team behind Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre. Don Verdean stars Sam Rockwell, Amy Ryan, Jemaine Clement, Leslie Bibb, with Will Forte, and Danny McBride.