Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition)
Кеиф
Synopsis
This documentary traces the path of Chalgia music from Constantinople (Istanbul) to North Macedonia. It follows the history of old music groups called tajfi, founded in Ohrid, Veles and Bitola as a result of influences of Turkish classical music, which in Macedonia was blended with Western European traditions. The movie uses old archival footage of the performances of the bards of this type of music, highlighting important aspects of Macedonian music traditions for future generations. In parallel with historical coverage, the film follows the creation and development of new music bands in Macedonia, representing the survival of this musical style in today’s context.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blaže Dulev
- Screenplay & Story
- Risto Solunčev
- Original Title
- Кеиф
- Country of Origin
- Macedonia
- Spoken Languages
- Macedonian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Award Film & Video, Quasar Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blaže Dulev
Risto Solunčev
Goran Naumovski
Blaže Dulev
Department Leadership Roster
Blaže Dulev
Editor
Goran Naumovski
Director of Photography
Blaže Dulev
Director
Risto Solunčev
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition)
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What is Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition) about?
This documentary traces the path of Chalgia music from Constantinople (Istanbul) to North Macedonia. It follows the history of old music groups called tajfi, founded in Ohrid, Veles and Bitola as a result of influences of Turkish classical music, which in Macedonia was blended with Western European traditions. The movie uses old archival footage of the performances of the bards of this type of music, highlighting important aspects of Macedonian music traditions for future generations. In parallel with historical coverage, the film follows the creation and development of new music bands in Macedonia, representing the survival of this musical style in today’s context.
Who directed Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition)?
Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition) was directed by Blaže Dulev.
Who stars in Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition)?
The principal cast of Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition) includes Not specified.
When was Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition) released and how long is it?
Keif (Macedonian Chalgia Tradition) was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.