Efterklang: The Makedonium Band

Synopsis

"Efterklang - The Makedonium Band" is a new music documentary directed by Danish filmmaker Andreas Johnsen. It follows Efterklang as they embark on a journey to Skopje in North Macedonia, to form a new band and create a show to be performed in front of the local freedom monument Makedonium. All within 6 days. With the help of Grga, a concert organiser from MKC Youth Cultural Centre, and by reaching out to local musicians through open calls, the band manages to form connections with a wide range of talented musicians from both the traditional and the contemporary scene of North Macedonia.

Director Biography

Andreas Johnsen, born 26 June 1976. Self-taught filmmaker. Since 2003 Johnsen has directed, produced and financed his films from start to end. Johnson has a focus on social issues and differences in the world and is curious about artists, especially in third world countries, and how they manage to develop and produce their art, often under extreme circumstances.