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ACTOR
Joy TinniswoodJo MarriottSean Francis GeorgeRedvers G. Russell
DIRECTOR
Gary Andrews
SYNOPSICS
The Spirit of Albion (2012) is a English movie. Gary Andrews has directed this movie. Joy Tinniswood,Jo Marriott,Sean Francis George,Redvers G. Russell are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2012. The Spirit of Albion (2012) is considered one of the best Musical movie in India and around the world.
Esther, Annie and George are 3 people whose lives have reached a crisis point. On the night of 31st October, all three find themselves drawn to a clearing in the woods. Secrets are revealed and nothing will ever be the same again as an ancient power emerges from the shadows...
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A True Pagan Gem
Three people are mysteriously brought to a forest glade, where they are helped to confront the misery of their everyday lives and then introduced to a new world and a new way of thinking. With a running time of 85 minutes and an outline that suggests a more mainstream drama running along a standard narrative path (which at times it is), Spirit of Albion is a shock to the system – in a good way. It begins musically, with Damh the Bard performing a song in the open air, before beginning the drama. At first, the dialogue and story appear clunky and heavy-handed, belying its theatrical origins. However, it soon becomes apparent that this is not a standard slice of drama. The set speeches and over-acting serve the story by moving it quickly on, very much in the manner of a mummers' play. Interspersed with the songs of Damh the Bard which inspired the original play, the film explores the human condition and interconnects it with Nature and the old Gods. This is not a standard film. For a small independent work it can boast impressive photography and production values, memorable images, as well some good acting and pleasant singing. But what really makes this film special is the spiritual inspiration it gives. The music and the atmosphere echo the religious plays and pageants of bygone times: linear, accessible, entertaining, and uplifting. Truly Pagan films are rare (The Wicker Man is, at its heart, ambivalent) and as such, The Spirit of Albion deserves to be seen. I highly recommend this DVD, and further viewings do not diminish its power.
The Spirit of Albion
I find the storyline brilliant, and a bit surprising sometimes, which adds to the story's quality in my opinion. Having waited for the film ever since I knew the film was being made, I watched it right after getting it. I was totally stunned, even though the singers aren't quite so good at singing. But that's not important, for they sing with compassion, with their souls. The message of the film is ... well, see for yourself. The spoken and sung language in the movie is in my opinion really understandable for people who don't speak English as a first language. Although my wife says she isn't good at English she could follow the movie easily, was as stunned and moved as me (I also don't speak English as a first language). So I'd recommend the film to anyone anywhere in the world who has got love for mother Earth in his soul, anyone who feels the power of Nature deep within.
The Spirit of Albion
The Spirit of Albion has been, shall we say, eagerly awaited by the pagan community, with many of us knowing it was coming for a year or more! The film began life as a Youth Theatre production, then there was a second production with an adult cast. And finally it has made it onto the big-screen and DVD. Egotrip Media, Damh the Bard and all those involved with the film have done a fantastic job. As described by the director The Spirit of Albion is a "low budget, independent British film" that has been shot and produced over the last year. The plays and subsequently the film are based around the music of Damh the Bard. So with the technical ramblings out of the way...where to start with this review? OK so I might be a little biased, as I've been keeping tabs on Gary, the cast and crew through their production diaries on you-tube, but I feel the film delivered above and beyond anyones expectations and I would recommend it to anyone pagan or not! It's NOT a Hollywood blockbuster with mind-blowing special effects and cameos from HUGE name actors, rather what it is is a wonderful all-singing, some-dancing celebration and explanation of British Paganism. The sound track is, as expected, superb and all the actors rose to the challenge of singing Dave's songs beautifully. If you watch it as a musical and theatrical journey into your own perception of the world around you I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did. But don't take my word for it, go to their website, order a DVD and see for your self. A huge thank you to everyone involved for bringing us a truly magical creation. Peace and love
Fantastic! I loved it!
A wonderful movie, well acted full of truth...powerful truth. and this truth is true for either a Pagan or non-pagan. If you yearn for a moment of spirit in your busy everyday life, this is the one movie you must see! Is it a special effects Hollywood Blockbuster? No. Will it leave you with both a song in your mind and heart? Yes. The Music by Damh the Bard is powerful and moving, he is a modern day Bard who brings a story to our lives and a hope to the landscape. This is a must see movie. Buy it, own it, and have a movie premier for your friends and family, they will thank you for it, what other movie can promise you that?
Loved it
Like the previous reviewer I have to confess to having followed the production of this movie over the last year and to being a pagan. So often when you've been waiting a long time for something like this it can never quite live up to your expectations, but in many ways this movie exceeded mine - even though it was a very low-budget film the quality of the acting was excellent, the story was very good, the music of Damh the Bard is fantastic (he's released several independent albums - check them out - and if you ever get the chance to see him live... take it!). The only thing that I found detracted from the film slightly was that a couple of the actors' singing was really not quite up to scratch - such a shame they couldn't find a couple of hundred quid in the budget for some singing lessons - hence 9/10 rather than 10/10. The story is about a small group of people who hate their lives and find themselves transported out to a grove in the middle of the night. They learn about the old gods and the ways of paganism and realise that... well I don't want to spoil it by giving too much away - though you can probably guess what they come to realise. If you're a pagan... watch it. If you're unhappy with your life... watch it. If you love the countryside and feel there's something more to it than just grass and trees... watch the film. If you're an investment banker who thinks he deserves his £1 million bonus and loves spending money on material goods... probably best to give it a miss.