Boat Song
Iorram
“In the Outer Hebrides, the Past is Present”
Synopsis
Iorram is a lyrical portrait of the Gaelic-speaking fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and its intimate relationship with the sea. This first-ever theatrical documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic blends archive recordings of voices, stories and songs from the past with visuals of island life today and a contemporary folk score, to take the audience on an immersive and moving journey into the heart of an ancient community struggling to preserve its identity in the modern globalized world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Iorram (Boat Song) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-10
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Cole
- Original Score
- Aidan O'Rourke
- Original Title
- Iorram
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Gaelic
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- BofA Productions, Tongue Tied Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Cole
Aidan O'Rourke
Colin Monie
Adam Dawtrey, Mary Bell, Margaret Mary Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Alastair Cole
Director
Adam Dawtrey
Producer
Colin Monie
Editor
Aidan O'Rourke
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boat Song
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What is Boat Song about?
Iorram is a lyrical portrait of the Gaelic-speaking fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and its intimate relationship with the sea. This first-ever theatrical documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic blends archive recordings of voices, stories and songs from the past with visuals of island life today and a contemporary folk score, to take the audience on an immersive and moving journey into the heart of an ancient community struggling to preserve its identity in the modern globalized world.
Who directed Boat Song?
Boat Song was directed by Alastair Cole.
Who stars in Boat Song?
The principal cast of Boat Song includes Not specified.
When was Boat Song released and how long is it?
Boat Song was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Boat Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boat Song was composed by Aidan O'Rourke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boat Song?
Boat Song holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).