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Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues

Synopsis

A tribute and call to action for linguistic diversity. A 15-minute motion poem (poem on film), each line comes from a different treasure or minority language. 48 speakers each speak in their mother tongues, as line by line, language by language, the poem is created.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bob Holman
Original Title
Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues
Spoken Languages
Basque, Haitian; Haitian Creole, Inuktitut, Irish, Maori, Navajo, Tigrinya, Tonga
Runtime
15m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bob Holman

Film Editing

Lee Eaton

Producers

Steve Zeitlin

Department Leadership Roster

Bob Holman

Director

Lee Eaton

Editor

Steve Zeitlin

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues about?

A tribute and call to action for linguistic diversity. A 15-minute motion poem (poem on film), each line comes from a different treasure or minority language. 48 speakers each speak in their mother tongues, as line by line, language by language, the poem is created.

Who directed Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues?

Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues was directed by Bob Holman.

Who stars in Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues?

The principal cast of Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues includes Nora Marks Dauenhauer, Alberto Gómez Pérez, Ofelia Zepeda, Vaimoana Niumeitolu, Alfrits Monintja.

When was Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues released and how long is it?

Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 15m.