Hedd Wyn (1992)
'Hedd Wyn' is a 1992 Welsh anti-war biopic. Ellis Humphrey Evans, a farmer's son and poet living at Trawsfynydd in the Meirionydd countryside of upland Wales, competes for the most coveted prize of all in Welsh Poetry - that of the chair of the National Eisteddfod, which in August 1917 was due to be held in Birkenhead (one of the rare occasions when it was held in England). After submitting his entry, under his bardic name "Hedd Wyn" ("Blessed Peace") Evans later departs from Meirionydd by train to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Liverpool, despite his initial misgivings about the war. Ellis is sent to fight in the trenches of Flanders. 'Hedd Wyn' was the first Welsh-language film to be nominated for an Oscar.
Director: Paul Turner
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: August 15, 1992
Cast
- Huw Garmon - Ellis Evans / Hedd Wyn
- Catrin Fychan - Magi Evans
- Ceri Cunnington - Bob Evans
- Llio Silyn - Mary Evans
- Grey Evans - Evan Evans
- Gwen Ellis - Mary Evans
- Emma Kelly - Enid Evans
- Sioned Jonês Williams - Cati Evans
- Llŷr Joshua - Ifan Evans
- Angharad Roberts - Ann Evans
Screenplay
- Trevor Keates (Script Consultant)
- Dwynewn Berry (Script Consultant)
- Alan Llwyd
Music: John E.R. Hardy
Cinematography: Ray Orton
Editing: Chris Lawrence
Production: Pendefig Ty Cefn, S4C
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Cymraeg
Original Language: cy
Keywords
poet
More Films by Director: Paul Turner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hedd Wyn about?
- 'Hedd Wyn' is a 1992 Welsh anti-war biopic. Ellis Humphrey Evans, a farmer's son and poet living at Trawsfynydd in the Meirionydd countryside of upland Wales, competes for the most coveted prize of all in Welsh Poetry - that of the chair of the National Eisteddfod, which in August 1917 was due to be held in Birkenhead (one of the rare occasions when it was held in England). After submitting his entry, under his bardic name "Hedd Wyn" ("Blessed Peace") Evans later departs from Meirionydd by train to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Liverpool, despite his initial misgivings about the war. Ellis is sent to fight in the trenches of Flanders. 'Hedd Wyn' was the first Welsh-language film to be nominated for an Oscar.
- Who directed Hedd Wyn?
- Hedd Wyn was directed by Paul Turner.
- Who stars in Hedd Wyn?
- Hedd Wyn stars Huw Garmon, Catrin Fychan, Ceri Cunnington, Llio Silyn, Grey Evans, Gwen Ellis.
- How long is Hedd Wyn?
- Hedd Wyn has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Hedd Wyn?
- Hedd Wyn is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Hedd Wyn produced?
- Hedd Wyn was produced in United Kingdom.