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Songs of Earth

A Storyville documentary in which the landscapes of Norway provide the backdrop for this immersive story of a family whose lives are linked intrinsically to their environment.

The dizzyingly beautiful mountainous landscapes of Norway provide the backdrop for this immersive story of a family whose lives are linked intrinsically to their environment. Set in the valley of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, in the north of Norway, it is a portrait of the director Margreth Olin’s parents, in particular her father and his life-long and intimate relationship to the land he lives in. Filmed across the seasons, she takes the viewer on an existential journey, from family folklore to the best place to plant a Christmas tree.

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1 hour, 28 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Margreth Olin
Producer Margreth Olin
Executive Producer Wim Wenders
Executive Producer Liv Ullmann
Writer Margreth Olin

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