Barbara Sykes : Song of the River, 1997
Song of the River, 1997, is the second film produced for the series In Celebration of Life . . . InCelebration of Death . . . . It was based on Sykes’s poem of Borneo’s indigenous cultures, which she shot while traveling up Sarawak’s Rajang River to various longhouses of different indigenous tribes. The film depicts an intimate portrayal of the harmonious relationship the people of Borneo have with one another and with the river, animals, birds, and rain forest. It is a devotional piece honoring their spirituality, wisdom, integrity, and essential qualities of respect and their appreciation for life. Audio by Richard Woodbury with vocals by Louise Coultier.
Courtesy of Barbara Sykes. Featured in 'New Media Futures: The Rise of Women in the Digital Arts'.
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