Movie

Song of the Rivers

★ 6.3(3)19541h 44m

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Where to watch Song of the Rivers

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Good to know

Director: Robert Ménégoz, Joris Ivens, Joop Huisken
Release date: 1954-09-17
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

About Song of the Rivers

Song of the Rivers is a 1954 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Robert Ménégoz, Joris Ivens and Joop Huisken, starring Maximilian Scheer and Paul Robeson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Song of the Rivers in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Maximilian Scheer

Narrator (voice)

Paul Robeson

Voice of Singer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Song of the Rivers in Austria?+

Song of the Rivers is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Song of the Rivers on Netflix?+

Song of the Rivers is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Song of the Rivers?+

Song of the Rivers has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Song of the Rivers?+

Song of the Rivers stars Maximilian Scheer and Paul Robeson.

When did Song of the Rivers come out?+

Song of the Rivers is a 1954 movie directed by Robert Ménégoz, Joris Ivens and Joop Huisken.

What genre is Song of the Rivers?+

Song of the Rivers is Documentary film.

Who directed Song of the Rivers?+

Song of the Rivers was directed by Robert Ménégoz, Joris Ivens and Joop Huisken.