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Wales
on Film
Wales on Film from A
to Z - - - (Cornwall on Film below)
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Hedd
Wyn
The powerful true story of a talented poet who dreams of winning
his country's most coveted literary prize, the Chair in the National
Eisteddfod, only to have his hopes shattered with the onset of World
War I.
Europe: VHS
Video PAL
North America: VHS
Video NTSC
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Last
Days of Dolwyn
Sad tale of bitter man returning to his Welsh village for the purpose
of its destruction. A very young Richard Burton, in his first film,
is excellent. Heartbreaking when his mother refuses to leave the cemetery
where family is buried when town is flooded for a dam.
North America: VHS
Video NTSC |
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Human Traffic
Five best friends, 48 hours and a bucketload of ecstasy pills make
for an enjoyably lightweight slice of pop-cultural ephemera from
Welsh director Justin Kerrigan. Cardiff is the city, and hardcore
partying, clubbing and pubbing is on the menu as Jip and his renegade
band of McJobbers clock off and head out for a weekend of debauchery.
Europe: VHS
Video PAL / DVD
Zone 2
North America: VHS
Video NTSC / DVD
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The
Englishman who went up a hill but came down a mountain
A mapmaker upsets an entire Welsh village when he declares their prized
landmark too short to be called a 'mountain'. While the local people
rally to defend their 'hill' a young barmaid charms the mapmaker into
seeing things their way... Based on a true story.
Europe: VHS
Video PAL / DVD
Zone 2
North America: DVD
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Twin
Town
Bryn Cartwright, a local roofing contractor and Rugby Club Chairman
refuses to pay compensation to fatty Lewis, a man working for him
when he falls off a ladder. Fatty's twin sons set out to get revenge
for their father...
Europe: VHS
Video PAL / DVD
Zone 2
North America: VHS
Video NTSC
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Under
Milkwood
Under Milk Wood is an inspired and irreverent account of life and
love in a small coastal village in Wales one spring day. Full of raucous
energy and lyrical passion, it is the most complete expression of
Dylan Thomas' unique perspective on the human condition.
North America: VHS
Video NTSC / DVD
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