The first cinema documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic, Iorram (Boat Song) is a lyrical portrait of the fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Director Alastair Cole takes a cinematic journey into the past and present of the islands, mixing voices, stories and songs from the mid-20th century with images of life today on land and sea, and original music by Aidan O’Rourke.
Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic
United Kingdom
Director Alastair Cole’s comment on the making of Iorram (Boat Song)
Discussion between the Film’s composer Aidan O’Rourke and director Alastair Cole about Iorram’s score
Discussion with Dr Magnus Course and director Alastair Cole about the research underpinning Iorram on the relationship between Scottish Gaelic and the fishing communities of the Outer Hebrides.