Boat Song (2021)

In the Outer Hebrides, the Past is Present

Boat Song (2021) poster

Iorram is a lyrical portrait of the Gaelic-speaking fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and its intimate relationship with the sea. This first-ever theatrical documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic blends archive recordings of voices, stories and songs from the past with visuals of island life today and a contemporary folk score, to take the audience on an immersive and moving journey into the heart of an ancient community struggling to preserve its identity in the modern globalized world.

Director: Alastair Cole
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:
Music: Aidan O'Rourke
Editing: Colin Monie
Production: BofA Productions, Tongue Tied Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Gaelic
Original Language: gd

Keywords

fishing

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More Films by Director: Alastair Cole
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boat Song about?
Iorram is a lyrical portrait of the Gaelic-speaking fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and its intimate relationship with the sea. This first-ever theatrical documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic blends archive recordings of voices, stories and songs from the past with visuals of island life today and a contemporary folk score, to take the audience on an immersive and moving journey into the heart of an ancient community struggling to preserve its identity in the modern globalized world.
Who directed Boat Song?
Boat Song was directed by Alastair Cole.
How long is Boat Song?
Boat Song has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Boat Song?
Boat Song is a Documentary film.
Where was Boat Song produced?
Boat Song was produced in United Kingdom.