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202065 minGdocumentary

The Farewell

202065 minGdocumentary

Tomaž Pengov, a key figure in Slovenian music, significantly shaped the singer-songwriter scene with his album 'Odpotovanja'.

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Petra Seliškar

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Tomaž Pengov, a key figure in Slovenian music, significantly shaped the singer-songwriter scene with his album 'Odpotovanja'.

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Petra Seliškar

Petra Seliškardirector

Petra Seliškar

Petra Seliškarwriter

Tomaž Pengovcast

Andrej Zdravičcast

Sonja Porlecast

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Tomaž Pengov, a significant figure in Slovenian music, is the focal point of this documentary. The film presents his life and career, featuring his influential work, including the album 'Odpotovanja,' the first singer-songwriter record from the former Yugoslavia. It illustrates Pengov’s contributions to music through personal songs that accompany him. The documentary runs for 65 minutes and premiered in 2020.

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