Una banda de chicas
This is your chance to explore Buenos Aires’ electrifying nightlife from the angle of the contemporary female music scene.
83'
Argentina
IFFR 2019
People have different ideas on how to get closer to God. The makers of this fascinating Swiss documentary follow two Pakistani men. One is a dervish or mystic, undertaking a life-long pilgrimage with heavy metal rings on his legs. He walks through the desert until his feet are raw, praying at every shrine he comes across along the way. The other is the custodian of a centuries-old musical tradition, for whom the idea of God lies in self-knowledge, insight and harmony with the environment – a harmony that he strives to achieve through life-long study and passing on his knowledge to new generations. In Pakistan, it is impossible for them to act together as the risk of attacks means any large meetings are prohibited.
The film follows the men as they visit impressive holy sites, as well as in their everyday conversations, and provides a beautiful, sideways look at Pakistani society.
After the screening, stick around for a Q&A with the director and an in-depth conversation on Sufism and its presence in the Western world. The evening is concluded with a performance by Cengiz Arslanpay.
Scopitone Café, free admission
IFFR 2019
Programme IFFR 2019
Every night a different music genre, explored in a unique setting with live extras. What links these documentaries is their attention to social background.
Read more about this programmeThis is your chance to explore Buenos Aires’ electrifying nightlife from the angle of the contemporary female music scene.
83'
Argentina
IFFR 2019
Portrait of Rick Kelly, who makes guitars from wood from old buildings in New York − and of his musical customers.
80'
Canada
IFFR 2019
Swiss documentary about two Pakistani men trying to get closer to God. One through prayer, the other through music.
84'
Switzerland
IFFR 2019