03 August 2012 History, Factual, Music 92 mins
What Swiss director Stefan Schweitert did for accordion music and for yodeling (Accordion Tribe, Cinequest, 2005; Echoes of Home, Cinequest 2008) he now does for traditional Balkan music. This wonderful film is also a love story – and a door into a world of musical wonders.
Watch the official Balkan Melody 2012 trailer in HD below or find more Balkan Melody videos on Vidimovie.
Gheorghe Zamfir as Self
Stefan Schwietert Director
Switzerland 03 August 2012
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More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from Balkan Melody:
Der neue Musikfilm von Stefan Schwietert ("Heimatklänge" "Accordion Tribe" "A Tickle in the Heart") bringt seelenwärmende Klänge aus dem wilden Osten.
Die Musik des Balkans geht direkt ins Herz oder in die Füße. Vom Frauenchor »Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares« über den Panflötenvirtuosen Gheorghe Zamfir ...
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Stefan Schwietert erzählt im Interview mit Bures Media wie er auf die wunderbare Lebens- und Liebesgeschichte der Celliers gestossen ist. Die Grundlage für ...
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Il y a plus de 50 ans Marcel et Catherine Cellier franchissaient pour la première fois le Rideau de fer. C'était alors le début d'une aventure qui allait durer ...
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21 February 2012
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05 May 2012
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07 February 2012
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15 January 2012
A film about the mythical and mysterious cataclysm which befalls mankind on December 21st, 2012 and what happens next.
21 June 2012
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor.
01 January 2012
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20 October 2012
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01 January 2012
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23 June 2012
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