Lomax the Songhunter

Overview

Alan Lomax (1915-2002) was a song collector who recorded ordinary people, who gave their heart and soul in front of his microphone. The film maker decides to search for people Lomax recorded, travelling through Europe in an old Volkswagen. His journey leads him past desolate Scottish islands, through the withered interior of Spain and to isolated Italian mountain villages. The search is combined with conversations with colleagues and friends of Lomax. Throughout the movie, every now and then we return to a frail but happy 86-year old Lomax. In this passionate and musical roadmovie we slowly discover why folk music can be so pretty and what could have once possessed the legendary Alan Lomax.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 22, 2004

Original language

English

Countries

Netherlands

Production

MM Film

Cast

Alan Lomax,Shirley Collins,Vittorio De Seta,Juana Lema Santos,Flora MacNeil

Director

Rogier Kappers

Writer

Rogier Kappers

Producer

Joost Verheij

Cinematography

Adri Schrover

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0439682