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Song of the Rivers (1954): Cast

Song of the Rivers (1954) movie poster

Song of the Rivers is a 1954 documentary directed by Joris Ivens and Robert Ménégoz, starring Paul Robeson as Voice of Singer and Maximilian Scheer. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Song of the Rivers (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Song of the Rivers About?

The premise of Song of the Rivers without spoilers.

An allegorical documentary that follows laborers across the globe, linking their shared hopes for peace through the rivers that cross their lands. Filmed on the Volga, Mississippi, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Ganges, the film weaves continental scenery with Dmitri Shostakovich’s music and the poetry of Bertolt Brecht and Paul Robeson.

Song of the Rivers Themes & Keywords

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  • world
  • compilation
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Cast & crew

Song of the Rivers Cast & Characters

Paul Robeson leads the cast as Voice of Singer, with Maximilian Scheer as Narrator (voice). Directed by Joris Ivens and Robert Ménégoz.

From the directors

More from Joris Ivens and Robert Ménégoz

More films directed by Joris Ivens and Robert Ménégoz: How Yukong Moved the Mountains, The Mistral, Rotterdam-Europoort and Valparaiso.

Details

Song of the Rivers Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “O Canto dos Rios” and “Il canto dei fiumi”.

Also known as
  • O Canto dos Rios
  • Il canto dei fiumi
  • Das Lied der Ströme

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FAQ

Song of the Rivers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Song of the Rivers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Song of the Rivers?

Song of the Rivers runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Song of the Rivers released?

Song of the Rivers was released on September 17, 1954.

Who directed Song of the Rivers?

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

More films by Joris Ivens

Who is in the cast of Song of the Rivers?

Song of the Rivers stars Paul Robeson as Voice of Singer and Maximilian Scheer as Narrator (voice).

Does Song of the Rivers have a post-credit scene?

No. Song of the Rivers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Song of the Rivers in?

The original language of Song of the Rivers is German.

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