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The Amber Light

Synopsis

The story of whisky has been told many times. But this film takes a different view, showing how it has been shaped by geology and climate, by tales told on the side of the road and in the corners of pubs. Whisky is a product of folklore and myth, of music and alchemy, of chance rather than design. This is the twisting, shifting and multi-layered tale.
In this journey through the lesser-known parts of Scottish whisky culture, we follow spirits writer Dave Broom on his quest to gain a deeper understanding of his national drink. While whisky has never been as popular, it is often seen in the context of being a brand which sits outside people’s lives. It’s often thought of as a drink which speaks of the past rather than engaged with a dynamic present.
Dave has been writing about spirits for over thirty years, but whisky is his particular passion and a subject on which he has many strong opinions. This film traces his journey back to the roots of whisky and show how it is an integral part of a wider Scottish culture, rather than just a product.

Details

Year
2019
Type of film
Features
Running time
95 min
Format
4K Digital
Director
Adam Park 1st Feature
Producer
Adam Park, Hen Norton
Executive Producer
Jonathan Downey, Oliver Brown
Editor
James Weston
Screenwriter
Dave Broom
Director of Photography
Dan Dennison
Sound
Owen Pratt
Composer
Christoph Bauschinger

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