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Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea (2011)

Directed by Ulrike Koch

Music, Documentary · 1h 44m

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.

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Cast

Veljo Tormis
L
Lauri Õunapuu
M
Meelika Hainsoo
U
Urmas Sellis Jaak Johanson
J
Jaan Kaplinski

Crew

Director
Ulrike Koch
Writer
Ulrike Koch
Producer
Rose-Marie Schneider

Details

Original title
Regilaul - Lieder aus der Luft
Release date
2011-11-24
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
Estonian
Countries
Switzerland, Estonia