Song of the Rivers (1954)
An allegorical documentary about the workers of the world, whose common destinies and hopes for peace are symbolically united by the rivers that run through their respective lands. The film was shot on the Volga, the Mississippi, the Nile, the Yangtze, the Amazon and the Ganges and combines these images of five continents with the music of Dmitri Shostakovich and the poetry of both Bertolt Brecht and Paul Robeson.
Top Cast
Maximilian Scheer
Narrator (voice)
Paul Robeson
Voice of Singer
FAQ about Song of the Rivers
What is Song of the Rivers about?
An allegorical documentary about the workers of the world, whose common destinies and hopes for peace are symbolically united by the rivers that run through their respective lands. The film was shot on the Volga, the Mississippi, the Nile, the Yangtze, the Amazon and the Ganges…
When was Song of the Rivers released?
Song of the Rivers was released in 1954.
What genres does Song of the Rivers belong to?
Song of the Rivers is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Song of the Rivers?
The cast of Song of the Rivers includes Maximilian Scheer, Paul Robeson.