Boudica: A Norfolk Story (2013)

Boudica: A Norfolk Story (2013) poster

Despite a gap of nearly two thousand years, Boudica remains at the forefront of the public imagination. Her story has been passed down the generations from the original writings of the Romans and she has been continually reinvented to serve as a woman of our age. Set against beautiful watercolours of Norfolk, Emma Calder's film looks at Boudica the woman, what motivated her to keep her freedom and what her story means to us now, that we know so much more about her and her people from recent archaeology. The film shows Boudica and the Iceni tribe and their rebellion against the Romans in first century Britain. The film contrasts the worlds of the indigenous people and their Roman Invaders. In Boudica A Norfolk Story, The film contains all the key ideas about this very interesting period in British history whilst being attractive, playful and engaging for all ages.

Director: Emma Calder
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Bruce Gilbert
Production: Arts Council of England, Pearly Oyster Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Emma Calder
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boudica: A Norfolk Story about?
Despite a gap of nearly two thousand years, Boudica remains at the forefront of the public imagination. Her story has been passed down the generations from the original writings of the Romans and she has been continually reinvented to serve as a woman of our age. Set against beautiful watercolours of Norfolk, Emma Calder's film looks at Boudica the woman, what motivated her to keep her freedom and what her story means to us now, that we know so much more about her and her people from recent archaeology. The film shows Boudica and the Iceni tribe and their rebellion against the Romans in first century Britain. The film contrasts the worlds of the indigenous people and their Roman Invaders. In Boudica A Norfolk Story, The film contains all the key ideas about this very interesting period in British history whilst being attractive, playful and engaging for all ages.
Who directed Boudica: A Norfolk Story?
Boudica: A Norfolk Story was directed by Emma Calder.
How long is Boudica: A Norfolk Story?
Boudica: A Norfolk Story has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Boudica: A Norfolk Story?
Boudica: A Norfolk Story is a Animation film.
Where was Boudica: A Norfolk Story produced?
Boudica: A Norfolk Story was produced in United Kingdom.