Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea (2011)

On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song.

Director: Ulrike Koch
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 104 min
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Country: Switzerland, Estonia
Language: Eesti
Original Language: de

Keywords

traditional music, estonia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea about?
On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song.
Who directed Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea?
Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea was directed by Ulrike Koch.
Who stars in Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea?
Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea stars Veljo Tormis, Lauri Õunapuu, Meelika Hainsoo, Urmas Sellis, Jaak Johanson, Jaan Kaplinski.
How long is Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea?
Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea?
Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea produced?
Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea was produced in Switzerland, Estonia.