Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea

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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.

Country:

Switzerland,

Estonia

Genre:

Music,

Documentary

Duration:

104 minutes

Year:

2011

Director:

Ulrike Koch

Cast:
Veljo Tormis

Lauri Õunapuu

Meelika Hainsoo

Urmas Sellis

Jaak Johanson

Crew:
Ulrike Koch

Director

Ulrike Koch

Writer

Pio Corradi

Cinematography

Rose-Marie Schneider

Producer