National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Eryri - yr unigeddau agos
An introduction to the splendours, both ancient and modern, of Snowdonia: land, sheep, slate, gold, water, power, outdoor pursuits and the artist Kyffin Williams.
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Overview
Produced in the European Year of the Environment for the Central Electricity Generating Board, this film uses Nature Conservancy Council warden Hywel Roberts as linkman. Eryri/Snowdonia is shown to be an area rich in historical, geographical and cultural significance, where the ancient (sheep, slate, castles) co-exist naturally with the modern (outdoor pursuits, electricity generation). Artist Kyffin Williams bears witness to the inspiring nature of the land.
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