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Govan Young

Synopsis

Following a group of local schoolchildren as they learn of the Viking invasion of central Scotland and the subsequent establishment of the medieval kingdom of Strathclyde. How will the children react when they discover that Vikings and kings walked on the ground below their feet?

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
30 mins
Format
Digital
Director
David Archibald, Martin Clark, Cara Connolly
Producer
David Archibald in association with Connolly Clark Films
Editor
David Archibald, Martin Clark, Cara Connolly
Director of Photography
Martin Clark, Cara Connolly
Sound
Peter Brill
Composer
Johnny Wilkes, James Savage
Principal cast
The children of Pirie Park Primary School, the men of Gal Gael, Stephen Driscoll, Iain Robertson
Narrator
Iain Robertson
Additional Camera
Johnny Barrington
Historical Adviser
Stephen Driscoll

Genre

Scottish Woman Director Children’s

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

David Archibald (University of Glasgow) in association with Connolly Clark Films

David Archibald

Sales Company

David Archibald

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