King for a Day
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King for a Day is a poetic archive-led documentary immersing us in the personal story of the people of Padstow in Cornwall, their ancient rituals and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. The tension between tradition and progress highlights the importance of cultural identity and the role of folk customs in our globalised society. King for a Day is an intimate portrait of a place and community pushed to the margins. A cinematic journey interweaving audio-visual archive spanning 150 years. Will this be the last generation to tease the ‘Old Oss’ from his stable to welcome the Summer?
Status: Released
Released Date: 2023-09-01
Runtime: 62 mins
Director: Barbara Santi
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: King for a Day
Production Companies: Awen Productions CIC
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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