The Songs of the Sea (1971)
"One pure peaceful sky, one bright southern sun, one warm Black sea and deep true friendship of burning hearts connect the Soviet and Romanian youth..." A musical ensemble of Romanian students dreams of being selected for a competition in Sochi, Russia. They hear rumors that a Russian ship with a festival talent scout will be arriving in the port of Constanta. The band sets up for a performance at the harbor, in hopes of attracting the scout’s attention immediately upon arrival. A case of mistaken identity leads to a series of complications involving a suitcase, two small-time gangsters, a blonde tourist, and the band’s drummer. This attempt at a plot conforms of course to the conventions of romantic musical comedies, resulting in a film full of song and dance. With memorable song titles like “Yes, I am an umbrella” and “Let’s play my guitar”, this Romanian-Soviet co-production is as silly as it is irresistible.
Cast
- Natalya Fateeva - Nina
- Dan Spataru - Michai
- Ion Dichiseanu - Ganea
- Valentina Kutcenko
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Songs of the Sea about?
- "One pure peaceful sky, one bright southern sun, one warm Black sea and deep true friendship of burning hearts connect the Soviet and Romanian youth..." A musical ensemble of Romanian students dreams of being selected for a competition in Sochi, Russia. They hear rumors that a Russian ship with a festival talent scout will be arriving in the port of Constanta. The band sets up for a performance at the harbor, in hopes of attracting the scout’s attention immediately upon arrival. A case of mistaken identity leads to a series of complications involving a suitcase, two small-time gangsters, a blonde tourist, and the band’s drummer. This attempt at a plot conforms of course to the conventions of romantic musical comedies, resulting in a film full of song and dance. With memorable song titles like “Yes, I am an umbrella” and “Let’s play my guitar”, this Romanian-Soviet co-production is as silly as it is irresistible.
- Who directed The Songs of the Sea?
- The Songs of the Sea was directed by Francisc Munteanu.
- Who stars in The Songs of the Sea?
- The Songs of the Sea stars Natalya Fateeva, Dan Spataru, Ion Dichiseanu, Valentina Kutcenko.
- How long is The Songs of the Sea?
- The Songs of the Sea has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Songs of the Sea?
- The Songs of the Sea is a Music film.
- Where was The Songs of the Sea produced?
- The Songs of the Sea was produced in Romania, Soviet Union.