An unconventional choir attempts to communicate with those who have lost their connection to conventional language, in this beautiful and humane black-and-white study. Here, even the smallest of gestures – a flicker of a smile, a moment of eye contact – carry profound meaning.

An unconventional choir attempts to communicate with those who have lost their connection to conventional language in this beautiful and humane black-and-white study.

How do we reach those who are beyond language? In this tender film, members of the Genetic Choir Ensemble use careful reciprocal listening and improvisation techniques to connect with nursing home residents who have lost their ability to communicate conventionally. In a series of delicate scenes, the singers share their ideas and put their methods into practice, filling these once sad and silent spaces with a gentle, comforting hubbub of hums, murmurs and intermingling voices. Through this intimate approach, the smallest of gestures – a flicker of a smile, a moment of eye contact – carry profound meaning.

duration:
19 min
country / year of production:
Netherlands / 2024
director:
Kim Brand
cinematography:
Jelle Dijkstra, Roel van 't Hof
production:
Kim Brand
selected festivals and awards:
2024 – Sheffield DocFest
tags:
psychology music relations seniors

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