Project Detail

Washed by the Moon

Name: Washed by the Moon
Director: Dan Shutt
Genre: Music
Released: 2018
Duration: 55 min 33 sec

a group of iso-polyphony singers perform high above the Vjosa River delta, southern Albania

Danchfilm 2018

Synopsis

A celebration of Albanian polyphonic singing and the resilience of tradition in the face of inevitable change. Singers of Kënga Labe (iso-pholyphony) from across three generations explain their deep spiritual connection to and through their songs.

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Year: 2018
Type of project: Features
Running time: 55 min 33 sec
Format: 16mm
Director: Dan Shutt 1st Feature
Producer: Danchfilm
Editor: Dan Shutt
Director of Photography: Isaac Eastgate

Genre

Music

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Danchfilm

c/o Dan Shutt
72 Cromwell Street
Nottingham
NG7 4GJ

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