An elegy in film and music to the coal mining history of North East England and a unique creative collaboration between the renowned American filmmaker Bill Morrison (Decasia) and acclaimed Icelandic musician and composer Jhann Jhannsson. Created from archive and newly-shot film footage The Miners' Hymns celebrates the sense of vibrant community rich self-organised culture and the forbearance that characterised the lives of those who worked underground and the places in which they lived. Accompanying Morrison's filmic collage Jhannsson's newly composed modern classical... score draws upon the region's brass music culture: image and sound combine to create a rich homage to Britain's coal mining heritage. [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. A Film by Bill Morrison An elegy in film and music to the coal mining history of North East England, and a unique creative collaboration between the renowned American filmmaker Bill Morrison (Decasia) and acclaimed Icelandic musician and composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. Created from archive and newly-shot film footage, The Miners Hymns celebrates the sense of vibrant community, rich, self-organised culture and the forbearance that characterised the lives of those who worked underground, and the places in which they lived. Accompanying Morrison s filmic collage, Jóhannsson s newly composed modern classical score draws upon the region s brass music culture: image and sound combine to create a rich homage to Britain s coal mining heritage. Extra Features: New orchestral score presented in both stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes Interview with filmmakers Durham premiere coverage Fully illustrated booklet features newly commissioned sleeve notes
Filmmaker Bill Morrison and composer Jóhann Jóhannsson collaborate on this documentary about the history of coal mining in North East England. Using archive and brand new footage, the film explores the heritage of the industry and takes a look at the people who lived and worked in mining communities.
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