Songs for the River (2021)

Over the course of a year, filmmaker Charlotte Ginsborg filmed the London housing co-operative that she lives in, looking to chart the residents’ diverse experiences of the pandemic, across the daily life of numerous national lockdowns. Some experienced the illness itself, while others faced the stress of work on the front line. Each Saturday, the residents came together to sing with each other from their communal balconies and walkways, and these songs permeate throughout the film. Increasingly frustrated by the government, residents experienced an emotional rollercoaster that is reflected in a film wherein the personal and political interweave, to create an intimate and moving portrait of a unique community during an extraordinary time.

Director: Charlotte Ginsborg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Songs for the River about?
Over the course of a year, filmmaker Charlotte Ginsborg filmed the London housing co-operative that she lives in, looking to chart the residents’ diverse experiences of the pandemic, across the daily life of numerous national lockdowns. Some experienced the illness itself, while others faced the stress of work on the front line. Each Saturday, the residents came together to sing with each other from their communal balconies and walkways, and these songs permeate throughout the film. Increasingly frustrated by the government, residents experienced an emotional rollercoaster that is reflected in a film wherein the personal and political interweave, to create an intimate and moving portrait of a unique community during an extraordinary time.
Who directed Songs for the River?
Songs for the River was directed by Charlotte Ginsborg.
How long is Songs for the River?
Songs for the River has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Songs for the River?
Songs for the River is a Documentary film.
Where was Songs for the River produced?
Songs for the River was produced in United Kingdom.