Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town
“What kind of future can a community possibly have following such tragedy?”
Synopsis
Warwick company newsreel material of the Universal Colliery at Senghenydd on fire after an explosion on 14th October 1913, and footage of a funeral procession for some of the 439 mine workers who were killed, is followed by a collage of images of the town and its people as they are 50 years later. Wynford Vaughan Thomas, narrating his own commentary, wonders if "colour"- superficial re-decoration – can really make any difference to "the inner heart of Senghenydd". Shot on spare, blank pieces of film by James Clark. Assisted by local amateur photographer and former miner Bill Probert. Script written and narrated by Wynford Vaughan Thomas. 1964.
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- Director
- Jim Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Wynford Vaughan-Thomas
- Original Title
- Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Clark
Wynford Vaughan-Thomas
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Wynford Vaughan-Thomas
Writer
Jim Clark
Director
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What is Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town about?
Warwick company newsreel material of the Universal Colliery at Senghenydd on fire after an explosion on 14th October 1913, and footage of a funeral procession for some of the 439 mine workers who were killed, is followed by a collage of images of the town and its people as they are 50 years later. Wynford Vaughan Thomas, narrating his own commentary, wonders if "colour"- superficial re-decoration – can really make any difference to "the inner heart of Senghenydd". Shot on spare, blank pieces of film by James Clark. Assisted by local amateur photographer and former miner Bill Probert. Script written and narrated by Wynford Vaughan Thomas. 1964.
Who directed Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town?
Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town was directed by Jim Clark.
Who stars in Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town?
The principal cast of Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town includes Wynford Vaughan-Thomas.
When was Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town released and how long is it?
Senghenydd - Glamorgan, South Wales, portrait of a mining town was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 18m.