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202196 minGdocumentary

Boat Song

202196 minGdocumentary

A theatrical documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic features archive recordings of voices, stories, and songs from a Gaelic-speaking fishing community.

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A theatrical documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic features archive recordings of voices, stories, and songs from a Gaelic-speaking fishing community.

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Alastair Coledirector

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The Gaelic-speaking fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides faces challenges in preserving its culture. "Boat Song" features archival recordings of voices, stories, and songs alongside contemporary visuals of island life. The documentary, entirely in Scottish Gaelic, presents a folk score that complements the imagery. It captures the daily lives of the islanders and their connection to the sea, reflecting on their efforts to maintain their identity in a changing world.

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