Documentaries
people & places
52'
THE SECRETS OF VANUATU WATER MUSIC
Running Time: 52'
/ Format: HD
/ Available versions: FR I EN
In Vanuatu, the world’s most linguistically diverse nation, one language unites everyone: music. The women’s Ëtëtung water music — created through rhythmic movements on the water and soaring harmonies — transforms daily lagoon life into a unique art form. Once a small cultural initiative, it has become a powerful ritual and growing attraction. Set amid Vanuatu’s tropical lagoons, the documentary follows the performers and their families, revealing the meaning and emotion behind this remarkable tradition.
Written By Eleanor Horn, Thomas Dick and Michael Cove
Directed By Daniel Llewelyn
Produced By The Planet Spins and WildBear Entertainment