Tina – Film + Lecture

Film Synopsis

After her daughter is killed in the Christchurch earthquake, a Samoan music teacher struggles to find meaning in her life. When she begins teaching at an elite school, she meets a group of students struggling to find their place. Believing in the unifying power of music, she forms a choir that combines Samoan musical tradition with Western choral singing. The rehearsal and performance process becomes a journey of healing, self-discovery, and the creation of a new community, for both the students and the teacher. A moving and inspiring drama, combining captivating music, rich Samoan culture, and impressive choral performances. This is a film about the power of singing to connect people, bridge divides, and offer hope.

Running time: 124 minutes
Languages: English and Samoan
Subtitles: Hebrew

About the Lecture

How does music connect people, and what happens to the heart when everyone sings together? Maestra Yael Cherni takes us on a journey that begins with tribal songs and ends with choral singing.

Lecture duration: 45 minutes

About the Lecturer

Yael Cherni is a conductor, soprano singer, and lecturer. Former director of the Voice of Music radio station, she is the author of The Main Thing Is the Classics and is constantly listening and searching for the thing.