The Dawn Chorus (2021)

A cinematic meditation of the dawn of May 3, 2020 as observed from around the world during the Covid-19 lockdown

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Witness the first light and sounds of a new dawn breaking, as observed around the world one year ago. Patrick Shen’s cinematic meditation was created during the first COVID-19 lockdown by 35 artists from over 13 countries on May 3, 2020. With a soundtrack filled with environmental bird songs and ambient aural awakenings, the contemplative and collective portrait moves from darkness to light as a metaphor for hope and rebirth. 2020, United States, digital, nonverbal, 21 min.

Director: Patrick Shen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
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Music: Masayoshi Fujita
Editing: Patrick Shen
Country: Armenia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dawn Chorus about?
Witness the first light and sounds of a new dawn breaking, as observed around the world one year ago. Patrick Shen’s cinematic meditation was created during the first COVID-19 lockdown by 35 artists from over 13 countries on May 3, 2020. With a soundtrack filled with environmental bird songs and ambient aural awakenings, the contemplative and collective portrait moves from darkness to light as a metaphor for hope and rebirth. 2020, United States, digital, nonverbal, 21 min.
Who directed The Dawn Chorus?
The Dawn Chorus was directed by Patrick Shen.
How long is The Dawn Chorus?
The Dawn Chorus has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is The Dawn Chorus?
The Dawn Chorus is a Documentary film.
Where was The Dawn Chorus produced?
The Dawn Chorus was produced in Armenia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States of America.