Above Us the Earth (1977)
Independent Welsh filmmaker Karl Francis uses amateur and professional actors to explore the community impact of the 1975 closure of the Ogilvie Colliery in the Rhymney Valley, a few miles from his family home. Critical of the National Coal Board and the trade unions, the film focuses on the fractious interactions between politicians and union leaders, teasing out the forces that are attempting to divide the community.
Director: Karl Francis
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: June 11, 1977
Cast
Editing: Neil Thomson
Production: BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Above Us the Earth about?
- Independent Welsh filmmaker Karl Francis uses amateur and professional actors to explore the community impact of the 1975 closure of the Ogilvie Colliery in the Rhymney Valley, a few miles from his family home. Critical of the National Coal Board and the trade unions, the film focuses on the fractious interactions between politicians and union leaders, teasing out the forces that are attempting to divide the community.
- Who directed Above Us the Earth?
- Above Us the Earth was directed by Karl Francis.
- Who stars in Above Us the Earth?
- Above Us the Earth stars Windsor Rees, Gwenllian Francis, Dai Morgan, Evan Jones.
- How long is Above Us the Earth?
- Above Us the Earth has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Above Us the Earth?
- Above Us the Earth is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was Above Us the Earth produced?
- Above Us the Earth was produced in United Kingdom.