Bonfires and Stars (2016)

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The story of a Moscow based electronic musician Moa Pillar traveling to Nalchik, a small town located at Caucasus in the South of Russia, in order to meet Bulat Khalilov, a local music enthusiast who has started a field recording label that documents traditional Circassian music. Bulat connects Moa Pillar to the local music community, so that Moa can collaborate with folk musicians who represent the tradition deeply rooted in the history of the country and its inner struggles. The collaboration experiment reveals a clash between century-old traditions and modern culture of millennials and makes both heroes doubt the possibility of a dialogue between two worlds they represent.

Director: Sasha Voronov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cinematography: Ruslan Fedotov
Editing: Sasha Voronov
Production: Stereotactic
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonfires and Stars about?
The story of a Moscow based electronic musician Moa Pillar traveling to Nalchik, a small town located at Caucasus in the South of Russia, in order to meet Bulat Khalilov, a local music enthusiast who has started a field recording label that documents traditional Circassian music. Bulat connects Moa Pillar to the local music community, so that Moa can collaborate with folk musicians who represent the tradition deeply rooted in the history of the country and its inner struggles. The collaboration experiment reveals a clash between century-old traditions and modern culture of millennials and makes both heroes doubt the possibility of a dialogue between two worlds they represent.
Who directed Bonfires and Stars?
Bonfires and Stars was directed by Sasha Voronov.
How long is Bonfires and Stars?
Bonfires and Stars has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Bonfires and Stars?
Bonfires and Stars is a Documentary film.
Where was Bonfires and Stars produced?
Bonfires and Stars was produced in Russia.