AWAKE! (2023)

Part dream, part documentary

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AWAKE is a short experimental documentary about a liminal moment in the calendar - midwinter - observed by the inhabitants of a small rural village in England. A time outside time, magic is everywhere and anything is possible. Bearing witness to this turning point, the inhabitants gather for a wassail - a centuries old thanksgiving ritual in which folk gather to honour the slow return of the sun and bless the apple trees whose fruit are essential to the village ecosystem, not least the crumbles, juice and cider that sustains them throughout the year.

Director: Sophie Jane Austin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Screenplay

Music: Simmy Singh
Production: Wild Neighbour
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

folklore, folk, folk song, documentary, documentary film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AWAKE! about?
AWAKE is a short experimental documentary about a liminal moment in the calendar - midwinter - observed by the inhabitants of a small rural village in England. A time outside time, magic is everywhere and anything is possible. Bearing witness to this turning point, the inhabitants gather for a wassail - a centuries old thanksgiving ritual in which folk gather to honour the slow return of the sun and bless the apple trees whose fruit are essential to the village ecosystem, not least the crumbles, juice and cider that sustains them throughout the year.
Who directed AWAKE!?
AWAKE! was directed by Sophie Jane Austin.
Who stars in AWAKE!?
AWAKE! stars Adam Coshan, Lorna Rees, Liam O’Brien, Simmy Singh.
How long is AWAKE!?
AWAKE! has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is AWAKE!?
AWAKE! is a Documentary film.
Where was AWAKE! produced?
AWAKE! was produced in United Kingdom.