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Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea

2011-11-24
7
de 104m
MusicDocumentary
On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song.

Writer

Ulrike Koch

Cinematography

Pio Corradi

Director

Ulrike Koch

Producer

Rose-Marie Schneider

traditional music estonia

Status

Released

Countries

  • Switzerland
  • Estonia

Companies