Drums (2011)

Present in nearly all cultures and used for many purposes, drums have unique shapes, sounds, names and accents in each region of the world. Behind this vast legacy are individuals who play them and are touched by these ancestral instruments. From the rare budimas used by Tonga people in Zambia to the large drums of the Chinese temples, from the religious festivals of Brazil to the rhythmic richness of the Arab World, these men and women keep this tradition alive.

Director: Sérgio Raposo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
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Screenplay

Music: Naná Vasconcelos, Steve Reich, John Cage
Cinematography: Marcela Bourseau
Editing: Luiza Moscoso, João Paulo Reys
Production: Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, Cinevideo Produções
Country: Brazil, Mozambique, Qatar
Language: العربية, English, Português, 普通话
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Sérgio Raposo
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drums about?
Present in nearly all cultures and used for many purposes, drums have unique shapes, sounds, names and accents in each region of the world. Behind this vast legacy are individuals who play them and are touched by these ancestral instruments. From the rare budimas used by Tonga people in Zambia to the large drums of the Chinese temples, from the religious festivals of Brazil to the rhythmic richness of the Arab World, these men and women keep this tradition alive.
Who directed Drums?
Drums was directed by Sérgio Raposo.
How long is Drums?
Drums has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is Drums?
Drums is a Documentary film.
Where was Drums produced?
Drums was produced in Brazil, Mozambique, Qatar.