Norwegian modern world music outfit Wardruna release the documentary Tracking Birna: From Earth to Light and Earth Again, a film by Giacomo Giorgi and Laetitia Abbenes. Following Wardruna on their most recent European shows, this documentary traces the band’s journey through the Birna album cycle and the past 1.5 years of the World Tour.
From the Royal Albert Hall and the Amphitheatre of Pompeii to the indigenous lands of the Blackfeet Nation, and onward through Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, it shows the relationships, shared history, and trust built on the road—revealing different backgrounds and the common ground that binds the band and crew together.
Einar Selvik comments: “I have always been somewhat cautious to put Wardruna’s off-stage life on display — perhaps even protective. What happens on stage has always been the main focus. At the same time, what takes place behind the scenes — the human bonds, the dynamics, the sense of family — is deeply reflected in our performances. We enter the stage as ourselves, yet that is only the visible part of Wardruna. Surrounding us is a large team of people, all playing crucial roles in making everything happen. Offering a glimpse into this world, and doing so with filmmakers who already have a natural place within our circle, felt absolutely right.”
Check it out below.
