Lomax the Songhunter (2004)
Alan Lomax (1915-2002) was a song collector who recorded ordinary people, who gave their heart and soul in front of his microphone. The film maker decides to search for people Lomax recorded, travelling through Europe in an old Volkswagen. His journey leads him past desolate Scottish islands, through the withered interior of Spain and to isolated Italian mountain villages. The search is combined with conversations with colleagues and friends of Lomax. Throughout the movie, every now and then we return to a frail but happy 86-year old Lomax. In this passionate and musical roadmovie we slowly discover why folk music can be so pretty and what could have once possessed the legendary Alan Lomax.
Director: Rogier Kappers
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 22, 2004
Cast
- Alan Lomax - Self (archive footage)
- Shirley Collins - Self
- Vittorio De Seta - Self
- Juana Lema Santos - Self
- Flora MacNeil - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Adri Schrover
Editing: Jos Driessen
Production: MM Film
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rogier Kappers
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lomax the Songhunter about?
- Alan Lomax (1915-2002) was a song collector who recorded ordinary people, who gave their heart and soul in front of his microphone. The film maker decides to search for people Lomax recorded, travelling through Europe in an old Volkswagen. His journey leads him past desolate Scottish islands, through the withered interior of Spain and to isolated Italian mountain villages. The search is combined with conversations with colleagues and friends of Lomax. Throughout the movie, every now and then we return to a frail but happy 86-year old Lomax. In this passionate and musical roadmovie we slowly discover why folk music can be so pretty and what could have once possessed the legendary Alan Lomax.
- Who directed Lomax the Songhunter?
- Lomax the Songhunter was directed by Rogier Kappers.
- Who stars in Lomax the Songhunter?
- Lomax the Songhunter stars Alan Lomax, Shirley Collins, Vittorio De Seta, Juana Lema Santos, Flora MacNeil.
- How long is Lomax the Songhunter?
- Lomax the Songhunter has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Lomax the Songhunter?
- Lomax the Songhunter is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Lomax the Songhunter produced?
- Lomax the Songhunter was produced in Netherlands.