The story of Louis Sarno, an American ethno-musicologist who lived among the Bayaka Pygmies in Central Africa for 25 years.
Sound
The Bayaka music—recorded on location—is the actual soul of this film.
Cinematography
Central African rainforest rendered in fever-dream greens and golds.
Acting
Kris Marshall's unraveling as Louis feels uncomfortably lived-in.
Director
Lavinia Currier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Lavinia Currier spent seven years securing recording rights from the Bayaka, with proceeds funding their legal land claims.
US
