Banewl
Originally released in 1999. Banewl is a feature film. directed by Tacita Dean. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Banewl was filmed entirely within the two hour and forty minute period of the total eclipse of the sun on 11 August 1999, and takes its title from a phonetic transcription of the Cornish pronunciation of the dairy farm’s name, ‘Burnewhall’. Because the day was overcast, the film became less about the event and more about the place during the event. The eclipse was about waiting for darkness to happen and then equally for the return of a normal sun. The clouds allowed us to experience this coincidence of cosmic time and scale on our terms and in our own human time, measuring it against the movements of animals and the fine detailing of our natural world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banewl about?
Banewl was filmed entirely within the two hour and forty minute period of the total eclipse of the sun on 11 August 1999, and takes its title from a phonetic transcription of the Cornish pronunciat...
Who directed Banewl?
Banewl was directed by Tacita Dean.
How long is Banewl?
Banewl has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Banewl released?
Banewl was released on October 23, 1999 in theaters.