Euskal herri-musika (1978)
An ethnographic documentary which looks at the relationship between music and work in predominantly rural cultures. It depicts the lives of fisherman, shepherds and farmers and their relationship with music. The film also describes Basque ancestral instruments, with special emphasis on the origin and history of ‘bertsolarism’ (Basque verse singing) as a form of oral communication.
Director: Fernando Larruquert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: April 11, 1978
Country: Spain
Language: euskera
Original Language: eu
Keywords
ethnographical, basque, music documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Euskal herri-musika about?
- An ethnographic documentary which looks at the relationship between music and work in predominantly rural cultures. It depicts the lives of fisherman, shepherds and farmers and their relationship with music. The film also describes Basque ancestral instruments, with special emphasis on the origin and history of ‘bertsolarism’ (Basque verse singing) as a form of oral communication.
- Who directed Euskal herri-musika?
- Euskal herri-musika was directed by Fernando Larruquert.
- How long is Euskal herri-musika?
- Euskal herri-musika has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Euskal herri-musika?
- Euskal herri-musika is a Documentary film.
- Where was Euskal herri-musika produced?
- Euskal herri-musika was produced in Spain.