King for a Day

Overview

King for a Day is a poetic archive-led documentary immersing us in the personal story of the people of Padstow in Cornwall, their ancient rituals and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. The tension between tradition and progress highlights the importance of cultural identity and the role of folk customs in our globalised society. King for a Day is an intimate portrait of a place and community pushed to the margins. A cinematic journey interweaving audio-visual archive spanning 150 years. Will this be the last generation to tease the ‘Old Oss’ from his stable to welcome the Summer?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 1, 2023

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Awen Productions CIC

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site