Pelan #61: Chicheka Lullaby
- Director: Raha Faridi
- Screening: March 23, 2024, 11 a.m.
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- North Vancouver City Library
- Run time: 97
Synopsis:
Chicheka Lullaby is an anthropological documentary about music. It pictures the life story of one of the influential musicians of the Iranian south, Ebrahim Monsefi. He was an alternative artist who challenged his society and lived a creative life with a strong sense of humor despite depression. He died 20 years ago amidst poverty and drug addiction but wrote 100s of lyrics and recorded more than 200 songs with a small cassette player. He traveled extensively, spreading a message of love and freedom, and inspired many with his words, voice, and guitar. Todayʼs musicians are covering his songs but his story has never been told. The film not only archives a collection of traditional music and contemporary fusion but also opens up a window to the south of Iran, showing the peopleʼs culture and lifestyle. (Tirgan)
97 Minutes
Farsi with English subtitles.
Iran-2019