Available for online screening with virtual Q&A event. A WOMEX 19 Film selection
Year 2019 | Length 83 minutes | A Small Island Big Song production
Filmed over three years on 16 Island nations across the Pacific & Indian Oceans, this grassroots musical follows the ocean highways uniting ancient musical lineages. From Madagascar to Rapa Nui/Easter Island, Taiwan to Zenadth Kes/The Torres Strait. A heartfelt plea for environmental awareness and cultural preservation from those on the frontline of the climate crisis.
Japan - Theatrical release 2020 Aug/Sep/Oct & Road show 2021 Mar/Apr
Available for ONLINE special screening - baobao@smallislandbigsong.com
“Beautiful cinematography and incredible music... one coherent, jaw-dropping piece’’ - Rob Schwartz, Billboard, JP
"It's a film that makes you want to play it on repeat because of the comfort of the music and the beauty of the images" - Peter Barakan, NHK, JP
"The film recalls a time before national borders and current prejudices, highlighting not just the importance of words, rhythm and melody, but also ancient vibrations inherent to music and its connection to nature". - Antenna International Film Festival, AU
Visit - http://www.smallislandbigsong.com/
article posted by:BaoBao Chen, Small Island Big Song 小島大歌