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King for a Day immerses viewers in the past and present of the ‘Obby ‘Oss tradition, celebrated in Padstow, UK to welcome the arrival of summer. Filmed over nine years, and drawing on archival materials reaching back 150 years, the film explores the rite in the context of dramatic cultural and economic changes. The festival emerges as a form of Cornish identity and community defiance for one marginalized British community. King for a Day asks whether this will be the last generation to practice this ancient springtime rite.
King for a Day is a companion piece to Barbara Santi's written thesis. The study examines Padstow's visual past to explore transformative ways of representing Cornish culture and identity. Intangible cultural heritage provides a lens to consider if documentary film can support protection of local communities and their customs.
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King for a Day
Director, Producer, Director of Photography & Editor
Barbara Santi
Executive Producers
awen productions
Composer
Jamie Mills
Additional Music
The people of Padstow
Aerial & Additional Photography
Jake Potter
Audio Mix
Richard Butler
Colourist
Annette Brown
Editorial Consultant
Jane Val Baker
Archival Material
SWFTA
Doc Rowe Collection
Alan Lomax
Peter Kennedy
George Pickow
Malcolm McCarthy
McOwen Family