The Earth Beneath Margaret's Feet
Synopsis
Filmmaker Lisa Smith, Margaret’s granddaughter, delves into the Romani collective cultural memory, uncovering the deeper significance of the potato harvest and its connection to an undocumented network of stopping places for her family.
Details
- Year
- 2025
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 11 min
- Format
- Digital video, 4K, 24fps
- Director
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Lisa Smith
- Producer
- Lisa Smith, Jason Smith
- Executive Producer
- Jude Lister, Ruth Woodward
- Editor
- Sophie Pollock
- Screenwriter
- Lisa Smith
- Director of Photography
- Luke Collins
- Sound
- Sam Wiltshire
- Composer
- Gareth Swindail - Parry
- Principal cast
- With contributions from: Margaret Smith
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Supported by BFI NETWORK, Ffilm Cymru Wales, BBC Cymru Wales
Patrin Films Ltd
Lisa SmithDragons Orchard
Hereford Road
Worcestershire
WR13 5EA
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