- event type:WOMEX 24 Film Library
- date:24 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024
- time:11:00 - 17:00
- city/area:Manchester
- venue:Film Library, Manchester Central
- country:United Kingdom
- event posted by:Piranha Arts
Directed by Jasmine Stein & Martina Lanfranchi
Duration 72’ | English with English subtitles
Founders of the Village Drums of Freedom, Gerry Drums and Nyron Roots, take us back to their early days in Trinidad & Tobago, during the island's recent independence. Inspired by elder leaders, they pursued spiritual and political empowerment through culture and took it to the international stage. 50 years later, they tell us their story as they prepare for the golden anniversary of their festival on that same piece of land they grew up on, showcasing the rich musical expressions that emerged from the culture of drumming.
Martina Lanfranchi lives in Napoli, Italy and runs Unity Club, a bar restaurant community arts and culture space. Berlin-native artist Jasmine Stein is invested in media-making and curating events, collaborations with musicians and exploration of collective effort. This is their first documentary film.
Jasmine Stein will be attending WOMEX 2024.
Production Country, Year Germany/Trinidad & Tobago, 2024
Produced by Sympathetic Sound International
Producer/Editor Jasmine Stein
Directors of Photography Jasmine Stein, Martina Lanfranchi
Sound Jasmine Stein, Aly Salah
