Mississippi-Nedervetil

"Mississippi-Nedervetil" is a documentary film about a relationship between a master and his apprentice. This film shows how the extinctive traditions and master's way of living are transferred through generations on a very personal level. Niko Riippa, 27-year-old guitar player of Finnish band called Wentus Blues Band is learning life and music from 70-year old Mississippi born blues legend Louisiana Red who was apprentice for famous blues musician Muddy Waters.

PRIZES:
International festival of cinema and technologies 2003
Best student work, Best documentary score music, 2nd place in documentary category

FESTIVALS:
Prix Europa, Berlin, Germany 2001
Nordische Film Tage, Lubeck, Germany 2001
Gothenburg International Film Festival, Sweden 2002
Ausfest, Brisbane,Australia 2002
Etc.

Script, Direction and Sound: Heikki Kossi
Photography: Sami Lanu, Taisto Lapila, Heikki Kossi
Editing: Tuuli Kuittinen
Sound: Heikki Kossi
Production: Heikki Kossi
in co-operation with Yleisradio/FST

Duration: 29 minutes
Screening format: Digibeta, Beta SP
Shooting format: DVCam, DVCPro, Beta SP
Sound: Stereo