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Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea

Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea

2011

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Categories:

  • Music
  • Documentary

Overview:

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.

Ulrike Koch

Writer, Director

Rose-Marie Schneider

Producer

Cast:

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  • Veljo Tormis

    Veljo Tormis

  • Lauri Õunapuu

    Lauri Õunapuu

  • Meelika Hainsoo

    Meelika Hainsoo

  • Urmas Sellis

    Urmas Sellis

  • Jaak Johanson

    Jaak Johanson

  • Jaan Kaplinski

    Jaan Kaplinski