Song For Billy (2017)

A meditation on a lost era and the regenerative power of the sea, Song For Billy grew out of the haunting photographs of Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen’s photography project The Coal Coast. Tracing the scattered clues of England’s post-industrial northern coastline, with coal mining seams extending deep under the seabed, lead to stories embedded in the surreal landscape and the vivid re-enacting of the death of a young coal miner Billy, by his workmate. The story inspired the New York based percussion group So Percussion, who together with Amber created the film’s cathartic music.

Director: Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen
Runtime: 18 min
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Production: Amber Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Song For Billy about?
A meditation on a lost era and the regenerative power of the sea, Song For Billy grew out of the haunting photographs of Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen’s photography project The Coal Coast. Tracing the scattered clues of England’s post-industrial northern coastline, with coal mining seams extending deep under the seabed, lead to stories embedded in the surreal landscape and the vivid re-enacting of the death of a young coal miner Billy, by his workmate. The story inspired the New York based percussion group So Percussion, who together with Amber created the film’s cathartic music.
Who directed Song For Billy?
Song For Billy was directed by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen.
How long is Song For Billy?
Song For Billy has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
Where was Song For Billy produced?
Song For Billy was produced in United Kingdom.