The Moaning (2021)

A new film about an ancient noise

The Moaning (2021) poster

An experimental film on the geographic and historical voyage of the peculiar sound of the so-called 'Basque ox carts'. Said sound, which could be heard until the decade of the 60s in part of the Bay of Biscay, has now practically disappeared from the Iberian peninsula. The film travels from the silence of the sound in our territory today, until its reappearance, following years of research, in the central area of Brazil.

Director: Xabier Erkizia
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
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Screenplay

Music: Éliane Radigue, Maite Larburu, Julia Eckhardt
Cinematography: Tamara García Iglesias
Editing: Tamara García Iglesias, Xabier Erkizia
Production: Atekaleun
Country: Spain
Language: euskera, Português
Original Language: eu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Moaning about?
An experimental film on the geographic and historical voyage of the peculiar sound of the so-called 'Basque ox carts'. Said sound, which could be heard until the decade of the 60s in part of the Bay of Biscay, has now practically disappeared from the Iberian peninsula. The film travels from the silence of the sound in our territory today, until its reappearance, following years of research, in the central area of Brazil.
Who directed The Moaning?
The Moaning was directed by Xabier Erkizia.
How long is The Moaning?
The Moaning has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is The Moaning?
The Moaning is a Documentary film.
Where was The Moaning produced?
The Moaning was produced in Spain.