The Mountains Sing
欢墟
Synopsis
There are two important features of the Zhuang folksongs. One is the improvised antiphonal singing style, and the other is its reliance on "hawfwen", a traditional gathering of singing groups. However, the clan community of pre-modernist was collapsed in the trend of urbanization. The "singing groups" have also gradually turned into "WeChat groups". This film is in honor of this traditional folk art that once popular in Guangxi. Traveling along with songs, the camera has found different faces and gatherings, lingered in the rural areas and urban cities, trying to find the echo of "hawfwen".
Release History & Theatrical Window
FIRST International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Xiao
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Xiao
- Original Score
- Xie Yunqing
- Original Title
- 欢墟
- Country of Origin
- China, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Xiao
Yang Xiao
Xie Yunqing
Department Leadership Roster
Xie Yunqing
Original Music Composer
Yang Xiao
Writer
Yang Xiao
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mountains Sing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mountains Sing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mountains Sing about?
There are two important features of the Zhuang folksongs. One is the improvised antiphonal singing style, and the other is its reliance on "hawfwen", a traditional gathering of singing groups. However, the clan community of pre-modernist was collapsed in the trend of urbanization. The "singing groups" have also gradually turned into "WeChat groups". This film is in honor of this traditional folk art that once popular in Guangxi. Traveling along with songs, the camera has found different faces and gatherings, lingered in the rural areas and urban cities, trying to find the echo of "hawfwen".
Who directed The Mountains Sing?
The Mountains Sing was directed by Yang Xiao.
Who stars in The Mountains Sing?
The principal cast of The Mountains Sing includes Not specified.
When was The Mountains Sing released and how long is it?
The Mountains Sing was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mountains Sing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mountains Sing was composed by Xie Yunqing.