Above Us the Earth
Synopsis
Independent Welsh filmmaker Karl Francis uses amateur and professional actors to explore the community impact of the 1975 closure of the Ogilvie Colliery in the Rhymney Valley, a few miles from his family home. Critical of the National Coal Board and the trade unions, the film focuses on the fractious interactions between politicians and union leaders, teasing out the forces that are attempting to divide the community.
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- Director
- Karl Francis
- Original Title
- Above Us the Earth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Francis
Neil Thomson
Karl Francis
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Karl Francis
Producer
Neil Thomson
Editor
Karl Francis
Director
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What is Above Us the Earth about?
Independent Welsh filmmaker Karl Francis uses amateur and professional actors to explore the community impact of the 1975 closure of the Ogilvie Colliery in the Rhymney Valley, a few miles from his family home. Critical of the National Coal Board and the trade unions, the film focuses on the fractious interactions between politicians and union leaders, teasing out the forces that are attempting to divide the community.
Who directed Above Us the Earth?
Above Us the Earth was directed by Karl Francis.
Who stars in Above Us the Earth?
The principal cast of Above Us the Earth includes Windsor Rees, Gwenllian Francis, Dai Morgan, Evan Jones.
When was Above Us the Earth released and how long is it?
Above Us the Earth was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.