Hwerow Hweg
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Hwerow Hweg is a 2002 drama film
directed by Hungarian film-maker Antal Kovacs and filmed in the native Cornish language, Kernewek.
) is released from prison after being framed in a drugs set-up by his girlfriend Becky (Helen Rule
). Armed with a gun he goes in search of his lover with dire consequences.
although its official premier at the House of Commons was greeted much more positively. In 2003 it was nominated for Best Feature Length Film at the 2002 Celtic Film and Television Festival
.
It is the first feature length film made in Cornish, a language that has not been spoken for over 200 years.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Hungarian film-maker Antal Kovacs and filmed in the native Cornish language, Kernewek.
Plot
Jack (Robert WilliamsRobert Williams
- United Kingdom :*Sir Robert Williams, 2nd Baronet , Member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire, 1656–1658, and for Carnarvon Boroughs, 1659*Robert Williams - United Kingdom :*Sir Robert Williams, 2nd Baronet (c. 1627–1678), Member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire, 1656–1658, and for Carnarvon...
) is released from prison after being framed in a drugs set-up by his girlfriend Becky (Helen Rule
Helen Rule
-Career:In 2002 she landed her first film role, after completing a Performing Arts course, in a Cornish language feature film Hwerow Hweg. The film went on to be nominated for best feature at The Celtic Media Festival and was released in Wales, Canada and Brittany...
). Armed with a gun he goes in search of his lover with dire consequences.
Cast
- Robert WilliamsRobert Williams- United Kingdom :*Sir Robert Williams, 2nd Baronet , Member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire, 1656–1658, and for Carnarvon Boroughs, 1659*Robert Williams - United Kingdom :*Sir Robert Williams, 2nd Baronet (c. 1627–1678), Member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire, 1656–1658, and for Carnarvon...
... Jack - Helen RuleHelen Rule-Career:In 2002 she landed her first film role, after completing a Performing Arts course, in a Cornish language feature film Hwerow Hweg. The film went on to be nominated for best feature at The Celtic Media Festival and was released in Wales, Canada and Brittany...
... Becky - Laurens Postma ... Paul
- Phillip Jacobs ... Magnus
- Soozie Tinn ... Iris
Release and reception
With a budget of £250,000 and two unknown actors in the leading roles it received a luke warm reception at the Cornwall Film FestivalCornwall Film Festival
The Cornwall Film Festival is an annual festival started in 2001 which focuses on Cornish film making, offering local and national premieres, and hosts masterclasses, workshops and discussions for everyone from the enthusiast to the professional.The festival supports Cornish film making in the...
although its official premier at the House of Commons was greeted much more positively. In 2003 it was nominated for Best Feature Length Film at the 2002 Celtic Film and Television Festival
Celtic Media Festival
The Celtic Media Festival, previously known as the Celtic Film and Television Festival, aims to promote the languages and cultures of the Celtic nations on screen and in broadcasting. The festival is an annual three-day celebration of broadcasting and film from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall...
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Trivia
The film was also made in English although this version has never been released or shown. It's English title is Bitter Sweet.It is the first feature length film made in Cornish, a language that has not been spoken for over 200 years.