Hedd Wyn
Originally released in 1992. Hedd Wyn is a war/drama film. directed by Paul Turner. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Huw Garmon, Catrin Fychan, and Ceri Cunnington
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
CY
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CY
Production Companies
- Pendefig Ty Cefn
- S4C
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Hedd Wyn?
Hedd Wyn was directed by Paul Turner.
How long is Hedd Wyn?
Hedd Wyn has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Hedd Wyn released?
Hedd Wyn was released on August 15, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hedd Wyn?
The main cast of Hedd Wyn includes Huw Garmon, Catrin Fychan, Ceri Cunnington, Llio Silyn, Grey Evans.