Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea - 2011

On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song.

104min
2011
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.5/10

About Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea

Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea Overview

On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song.

Runtime: 104min

Extra details

Original Title: Regilaul - Lieder aus der Luft
Original Language: German
Directed By: Ulrike Koch