Echoes (2014)
The film reveals the diversity, sound and melody of Romansh, one of Switzerland's four official national languages. In the age of globalization, Romansh, which is only spoken by a small minority, seems to be threatened with extinction. For the protagonists of this poem of images and sounds, however, the language is a symbol of their belonging, their identity and their resistance.
Director: Aline Suter, Céline Carridroit
Genre: Documentary, History
Release Date: April 25, 2014
Cast
Editing: Antonio Trullén Funcia
Production: Earthling Productions, RTS, RSI, Radiotelevisiun Svizra Rumantscha, SRF
Country: Switzerland
Language: Raeto-Romance
Original Language: rm
Keywords
documentary, linguistic minority, romanche, rhaeto-romanic languages, swiss documentary, engiadina, engadin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Echoes about?
- The film reveals the diversity, sound and melody of Romansh, one of Switzerland's four official national languages. In the age of globalization, Romansh, which is only spoken by a small minority, seems to be threatened with extinction. For the protagonists of this poem of images and sounds, however, the language is a symbol of their belonging, their identity and their resistance.
- Who directed Echoes?
- Echoes was directed by Aline Suter, Céline Carridroit.
- Who stars in Echoes?
- Echoes stars Annina Sedlacek, Göri Klainguti, Gisula Tscharner, Andriu Alig.
- What genre is Echoes?
- Echoes is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Echoes produced?
- Echoes was produced in Switzerland.