Hedd Wyn
Synopsis
'Hedd Wyn' is a 1992 Welsh anti-war biopic. Ellis Humphrey Evans, a farmer's son and poet living at Trawsfynydd in the Meirionydd countryside of upland Wales, competes for the most coveted prize of all in Welsh Poetry - that of the chair of the National Eisteddfod, which in August 1917 was due to be held in Birkenhead (one of the rare occasions when it was held in England). After submitting his entry, under his bardic name "Hedd Wyn" ("Blessed Peace") Evans later departs from Meirionydd by train to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Liverpool, despite his initial misgivings about the war. Ellis is sent to fight in the trenches of Flanders. 'Hedd Wyn' was the first Welsh-language film to be nominated for an Oscar.
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Huw Garmon
Ellis Evans / Hedd Wyn
Catrin Fychan
Magi Evans
Ceri Cunnington
Bob Evans
Llio Silyn
Mary Evans
Grey Evans
Evan Evans
Gwen Ellis
Mary Evans
Emma Kelly
Enid Evans
Sioned Jonês Williams
Cati Evans
Llŷr Joshua
Ifan Evans
Angharad Roberts
Ann Evans
Geraint Roberts
R. Williams Parry
Emlyn Gomer
Morris Davies / Moi
Guto Roberts
Arweinydd Eisteddfod Pwllheli
Manon Prysor
On-Set Merch y Drychinoedd
Gruffydd Aled
Griff Jones
Derec Brown
Y Parchedig J. D. Richards
Arwel Gruffydd
William Morris
Sue Roderick
Lizzie Roberts
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwynewn Berry, Trevor Keates, Alan Llwyd
- Original Score
- John E.R. Hardy
- Original Title
- Hedd Wyn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Welsh
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Pendefig Ty Cefn, S4C
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Turner
Dwynewn Berry, Trevor Keates, Alan Llwyd
John E.R. Hardy
Roger Pugh Evans, Ray Orton
Chris Lawrence
Shan Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Shan Davies
Producer
Paul Turner
Director
Alan Llwyd
Writer
John E.R. Hardy
Original Music Composer
Ray Orton
Director of Photography
Chris Lawrence
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hedd Wyn
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What is Hedd Wyn about?
'Hedd Wyn' is a 1992 Welsh anti-war biopic. Ellis Humphrey Evans, a farmer's son and poet living at Trawsfynydd in the Meirionydd countryside of upland Wales, competes for the most coveted prize of all in Welsh Poetry - that of the chair of the National Eisteddfod, which in August 1917 was due to be held in Birkenhead (one of the rare occasions when it was held in England). After submitting his entry, under his bardic name "Hedd Wyn" ("Blessed Peace") Evans later departs from Meirionydd by train to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Liverpool, despite his initial misgivings about the war. Ellis is sent to fight in the trenches of Flanders. 'Hedd Wyn' was the first Welsh-language film to be nominated for an Oscar.
Who directed Hedd Wyn?
Hedd Wyn was directed by Paul Turner.
Who stars in Hedd Wyn?
The principal cast of Hedd Wyn includes Huw Garmon, Catrin Fychan, Ceri Cunnington, Llio Silyn, Grey Evans.
When was Hedd Wyn released and how long is it?
Hedd Wyn was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Hedd Wyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hedd Wyn was composed by John E.R. Hardy.