Saffron Threads (1994)
Two Catalonian women are travelling through Cornwall in 1611, in the company of an Englishman and find themselves forced by bad weather to take shelter in a small farmhouse. The evening promises to be a difficult one due to the lack of any common language, culture or background. However, when they discover a rare spice from their homeland being used by the Cornish woman in the preparation of buns, the conversation begins to warm up.
Director: Bill Scott
Genre: History
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1994
Cast
- Simon Hall - Boatman
- William Key - Englishman
- Rosalia Cervia - Duenna
- Marian Masoliver - Spanish Woman
- Steven Calamy - Groom
- Glen Rose - Servant
- Sam Ferguson - Cornish Child
- David Bacon - Cornish Man
- Keri Jessiman - Cornish Woman
Music: Richard Gendall
Cinematography: Wun C Suen
Editing: Nick Cook, Phil Congdon
Production: Wild West Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Català, Cornish, English
Original Language: kw
Keywords
historical
More Films by Director: Bill Scott
More Films in Genre: History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saffron Threads about?
- Two Catalonian women are travelling through Cornwall in 1611, in the company of an Englishman and find themselves forced by bad weather to take shelter in a small farmhouse. The evening promises to be a difficult one due to the lack of any common language, culture or background. However, when they discover a rare spice from their homeland being used by the Cornish woman in the preparation of buns, the conversation begins to warm up.
- Who directed Saffron Threads?
- Saffron Threads was directed by Bill Scott.
- Who stars in Saffron Threads?
- Saffron Threads stars Simon Hall, William Key, Rosalia Cervia, Marian Masoliver, Steven Calamy, Glen Rose.
- How long is Saffron Threads?
- Saffron Threads has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Saffron Threads?
- Saffron Threads is a History film.
- Where was Saffron Threads produced?
- Saffron Threads was produced in United Kingdom.