Synopsis

Journey to Jah is a tale of seeking a spiritual home in a foreign culture, featuring people who are connected by one thing: music. Two directors spent 7 years shadowing two unique reggae artists– the German ‘Gentleman’ and Italian ‘Alborosie’ – on their search for authenticity away from western consumerist societies in the land of Rastafari and reggae: Jamaica. People they meet along the way include Richie Stephens, Damian Marley and also Natty – a driver and friend of ‘Gentleman’, who offers them an uncluttered look into the daily struggle for survival, far removed from the picture-book image of the Caribbean island.

Director

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  • Noel Dernesch
  • Noel Dernesch studied film and video in Zurich, then worked as an independent filmmaker and video artist. He has received the Swiss Arts Award and the Kiefer Halbrich Award.

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  • Moritz Springer
  • Moritz Springer began his career as an actor before working as an assistant director in Germany and the United States. He participated in films like *Wild Soccer Bunch 3* and *Godzilla*, and later returned to Germany to focus on documentary filmmaking.