Listening to the River (2013)

Cast

• Cildo Meireles

Screenplay

• Marcela Lordy
• Thiago Dottori

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Listening to the River about?

The artist Cildo Meireles in search of the sound of Brazil's main water basins in order to construct the sound sculpture Rio:Oir (River:Hear) created from the play on words and concepts. From Foz do Iguaçu to the Pororoca of Macapá, from the Águas Emendadas Park to the mouth of the São Francisco river, and later, in a studio, gathering the pieces and matching them to the cacophony of residual waters and human laughter. The documentary "Listening to the River" reveals the artist's simplicity, the relation of region's inhabitants with water, and it enhances our perception between sound and image.

Who directed Listening to the River?

Listening to the River was directed by Marcela Lordy.

Who stars in Listening to the River?

Listening to the River stars Cildo Meireles.

How long is Listening to the River?

Listening to the River has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).

What genre is Listening to the River?

Listening to the River is a Documentary film.

Where was Listening to the River produced?

Listening to the River was produced in Brazil.