Here's a Health to the Barley Mow (2011)
A Century of Folk Customs and Ancient Rural Games
From the sexy, savage Cornish May Day rites of Alan Lomax's Oss Oss Wee Oss, to Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane's footage of ferociously fought traditional football; from children's games in London's bombed East End to intricate sword and step dances, this collection of poetic documentaries, long unseen television reports and rare silent film footage reveals just how powerful and enduring the folk traditions of Great Britain have always been. The silent films feature innovative fiddle and melodeon accompaniments by contemporary folk musicians.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 365 min
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Production: BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
culture, folklore
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Here's a Health to the Barley Mow about?
- From the sexy, savage Cornish May Day rites of Alan Lomax's Oss Oss Wee Oss, to Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane's footage of ferociously fought traditional football; from children's games in London's bombed East End to intricate sword and step dances, this collection of poetic documentaries, long unseen television reports and rare silent film footage reveals just how powerful and enduring the folk traditions of Great Britain have always been. The silent films feature innovative fiddle and melodeon accompaniments by contemporary folk musicians.
- How long is Here's a Health to the Barley Mow?
- Here's a Health to the Barley Mow has a runtime of 6h 5m (365 minutes).
- What genre is Here's a Health to the Barley Mow?
- Here's a Health to the Barley Mow is a Documentary film.
- Where was Here's a Health to the Barley Mow produced?
- Here's a Health to the Barley Mow was produced in United Kingdom.