Songs for the River

Overview

Over the course of a year, filmmaker Charlotte Ginsborg filmed the London housing co-operative that she lives in, looking to chart the residents’ diverse experiences of the pandemic, across the daily life of numerous national lockdowns. Some experienced the illness itself, while others faced the stress of work on the front line. Each Saturday, the residents came together to sing with each other from their communal balconies and walkways, and these songs permeate throughout the film. Increasingly frustrated by the government, residents experienced an emotional rollercoaster that is reflected in a film wherein the personal and political interweave, to create an intimate and moving portrait of a unique community during an extraordinary time.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 8, 2021

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Director

Charlotte Ginsborg

Producer

Astrid Edwards,Charlotte Ginsborg

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt14871238