A Song For Europa (2016)

A Song For Europa (2016) poster

“A Song for Europa’ is one of the key tracks from Jóhann Jóhannsson’s release ‘Orphée’ on Deutsche Grammophon. Typically for Johann, the work is a beautifully atmospheric composition, one that immerses the listener into the strange recordings of the ‘Numbers Stations’: a category of shortwave radio station broadcasts characterized by readings of number lists, letters and coded messages from a forgotten era. It is to these lost, lonely voices that Johan has turned, capturing the enigmatic transmission of encoded information to persons elsewhere, and reflecting them back within a new context. In response, Studio AKA director Gergely Wootsch has created a considered and thoughtful animated film, which crosses literal boundaries and thresholds as it drifts along a desolate cold war landscape, following the haunting voice as it searches for a listener.

Director: Gergely Wootsch
Runtime: 2 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jóhann Jóhannsson
Production: Studio AKA
Country: Iceland, United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gergely Wootsch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Song For Europa about?
“A Song for Europa’ is one of the key tracks from Jóhann Jóhannsson’s release ‘Orphée’ on Deutsche Grammophon. Typically for Johann, the work is a beautifully atmospheric composition, one that immerses the listener into the strange recordings of the ‘Numbers Stations’: a category of shortwave radio station broadcasts characterized by readings of number lists, letters and coded messages from a forgotten era. It is to these lost, lonely voices that Johan has turned, capturing the enigmatic transmission of encoded information to persons elsewhere, and reflecting them back within a new context. In response, Studio AKA director Gergely Wootsch has created a considered and thoughtful animated film, which crosses literal boundaries and thresholds as it drifts along a desolate cold war landscape, following the haunting voice as it searches for a listener.
Who directed A Song For Europa?
A Song For Europa was directed by Gergely Wootsch.
How long is A Song For Europa?
A Song For Europa has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
Where was A Song For Europa produced?
A Song For Europa was produced in Iceland, United Kingdom.