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West African musician Diro Dah

New 17-minute DVD release with introduction, additional subtitles,
extensive end-credits and resources.
Previously released formats: VHS video and 16 mm film.
Originated on 16 mm film. First release: 16 mm. Color. 11 minutes.
Subtitled in English.
Producer, Director, Cinematographer: Taale Laafi Rosellini
Sound Recordist: Kathleen Ann Johnson
Editors: Linda Moss & Taale Laafi Rosellini
Narrated by Richard Lawson

A portrait of West African musician Diro Dah, who gathers materials from nature to construct, tune and play a new kankarama musical bow. Using music to imitate the rising and falling tones of Lor, the language of the Lobi people, in a hide-and-seek game, Diro delightfully engages village children as he directs them to a hidden object with his talking musical bow.

Awards and Premieres

• Red Ribbon Award, American Film Festival
• CINE Golden Eagle Award [Cinematography]
• Best of Festival, Big Muddy Film Festival
• World Premiere, Third World Film Festival
• African Premiere, FESPACO (Festival Panafricain du Cinéma de Ouagadougou)—the biggest Black film festival on the planet

 

Reviews

“Excellent photography. Increases intercultural awareness. Idea and content are superior. Technical quality very good. For programs and classes on music in other cultures. Subject areas: African/Black Studies, Anthropology, Language Studies and Linguistics, Music & Musicians, Social Studies.”
—Educational Film Library Association.

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Purchase Now!

For Personal Viewing (Does not include performance rights):
$25

For Public Libraries (Does not include performance rights):
$45

For Educational Institutions (Includes performance rights for class or group screenings):
$160

Written permission from producer required for all broadcast screenings.

 

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