Six shores sharing one ocean, one sky, and one language of survival and music…
67 minutes – screening approximately 9pm as an evening of the ‘Best of the Byron Bay Film Festival’ films –
On June 5th as part of Greenfest (see below)
Free!
More images can be found at http://www.layaproject.com/
The filmmakers behind Laya Project travelled for two years through the traditional folk communities of the 2004 tsunami-affected regions of Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar and India in order to create this timeless musical journey. Their goal was to search out unknown local folk musicians whose music expressed the spiritual and life rhythms of their village and beliefs.
Set against a rich visual tapestry, regional folk music traditions have been recorded, mixed and enhanced; preserving the unique music, ritual and tradition of these various peoples. Some of this music was being recorded for the first time ever.
Director Harold Monfils interlaces a pervasive visual theme of sea and sky throughout the film, highlighting both the proximity and potential power of nature. Within this contextual landscape, everyday village spaces become recording studios, capturing the music and dynamics of peoples whose traditions and resiliency have been capable of withstanding whatever nature has imposed upon them. Close up shots of village faces, both young and old, allow us an intimate portrait of capacity, tragedy, experience and beauty.
Laya Project is a personal and collective tribute to the resilience of the human spirit; an inspirational visual and musical journey that crosses borders and transcends time.
This joyous journey is dedicated to the survivors of the 26th December 2004 Asian tsunami.
Greenfest 5-7 June Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Greenfest presented by Brisbane City Council, is Australia's largest free green festival and place for fresh energy. Commencing on World Environment Day, Greenfest aims to bring our community together for a cooler planet!
Where: City Botanic Gardens
When: Friday 5th June 12 midday to 10pm
Saturday 6th June 10am to 10pm
Sunday 7th June 10am to 5pm
Entry: FREE to all areas, exhibits, concerts, speakers
Program will be published here 15th May. View music lineup.
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