1999
6.9 (16 votes)
1h 27m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Music
Production Companies
Wadi Rum Productions
Genghis Blues
Overview
Blind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena heard Tuvan throat singing over his shortwave radio and subsequently taught himself how to reproduce these extraordinary sounds. This documentary follows him to Tuva, where he takes part in a throat singing competition. Languages featured in the film include English, Russian and Tuvan.
Key Crew
Director: Roko Belic
Producer: Adrian Belic
Writer: Roko Belic
Top Cast
Paul Pena
himself
Kongar-ol Ondar
himself
