Sailm nan Daoine (Psalms of the People)

In English and Gaelic with English subtitles

Music and sound enthusiast Rob MacNeacail is mad about Gaelic psalm singing, a communal act that allows the participants to go at their own tempo and share their feelings through song. He compares this collective effort to the way geese fly through the air, with one leading and others following.

After the death of his dad, the poet Aonghas MacNeacail, Rob embarks on trip across Scotland and Ireland to trace the roots of this ancient tradition. It is a cultural and personal journey that reveals the community, family, and resilience needed to keep these practices and the Gaelic language alive.

Gentle and poignant, this heartwarming documentary is an enjoyable and entertaining watch full of history and music that can capture the eye of all audiences.

‘a fascinating documentary, at once personal and political, uplifting and thought-provoking’ The Herald

‘a profoundly moving film of redemption and loss, grief and nurture’ BBC

‘The film feels like a genuine, authentic record of a part of Scotland’s culture’ Hollywood Reporter

8+*: This film does not have a BBFC rating, but we advise that it is suitable for anyone aged 8 and over