Proto-Slav

Sergey Starostin picks up the gusli. His fingers touch the strings, and the sound that flows out is not a modern melody, but an ancient chant a thousand years old. This 2025 documentary is a journey to the roots of Slavic musical culture. We follow researchers and musicians as they decipher old manuscripts, reconstruct forgotten instruments, and try to hear the voice of a long-gone era. It's more than a concert film; it's a detective story where every recovered note is a key to understanding our shared past. The film bridges academic rigor with the vibrant energy of folk ensembles, showing how ancient heritage comes alive in the hands of contemporary masters.