King for a Day (2023)
A story about friendship, hope, celebration and unity
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?
Director: Barbara Santi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: September 1, 2023
Music: Jamie Mills
Editing: Barbara Santi
Production: Awen Productions CIC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
folk, documentary, cultural traditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King for a Day about?
- 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?
- Who directed King for a Day?
- King for a Day was directed by Barbara Santi.
- How long is King for a Day?
- King for a Day has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is King for a Day?
- King for a Day is a Documentary film.
- Where was King for a Day produced?
- King for a Day was produced in United Kingdom.