Film
Here's a Health to the Barley Mow
2011 · 6h 5m · Documentary
A Century of Folk Customs and Ancient Rural Games
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Overview
From the sexy, savage Cornish May Day rites of Alan Lomax's Oss Oss Wee Oss, to Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane's footage of ferociously fought traditional football; from children's games in London's bombed East End to intricate sword and step dances, this collection of poetic documentaries, long unseen television reports and rare silent film footage reveals just how powerful and enduring the folk traditions of Great Britain have always been. The silent films feature innovative fiddle and melodeon accompaniments by contemporary folk musicians.
Media
Details
- Release date
- February 1, 2011
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 6h 5m
- Rated
- U
- Genres
- Documentary
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