Film

The Quarryman

1935 · 34m · Drama · Documentary

Slate is the lifeblood of Blaenau Ffestiniog, but its dust can be deadly, with a painful legacy for family and society. this drama portrays aspects of the quarryman’s life in Blaenau Ffestiniog – work, home, chapel, courtship – and indicates the importance of education to the younger generation. The story highlights the hardships and tough choices that were part and parcel of life in such a society, alongside its cultural vibrancy and community spirit.

• Ifan ab Owen EdwardsDirector · Writer
• John Ellis WilliamsWriter

Release date

January 1, 1935

Status

Released

Original language

Welsh

Runtime

34m

Genres

Drama, Documentary

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