Hedd Wyn
'Hedd Wyn' is a 1992 Welsh anti-war biopic. Ellis Humphrey Evans, a farmer's son and poet living at Trawsfynydd in the Meirionydd countryside of upland Wales, competes for the most coveted prize of all in Welsh Poetry - that of the chair of the National Eisteddfod, which in August 1917 was due to be held in Birkenhead (one of the rare occasions when it was held in England). After submitting his entry, under his bardic name "Hedd Wyn" ("Blessed Peace") Evans later departs from Meirionydd by train to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Liverpool, despite his initial misgivings about the war. Ellis is sent to fight in the trenches of Flanders. 'Hedd Wyn' was the first Welsh-language film to be nominated for an Oscar.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1992 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Director | Paul Turner |
| Runtime | 123 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (11 votes) |
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The film constructs a poignant contrast between the pastoral Welsh hills and the hell of the trenches, relying on the true story of the poet-soldier. It explores the fragility of artistic spirit against the machinery of war, with the Welsh language adding a layer of profound authenticity.
What lingers after viewing is not just the tragedy, but the haunting beauty of the imagery and the bitter irony of a life cut short. A solemn and deeply moving memorial to a lost generation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Paul Turner
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Watch in a quiet, contemplative space to fully absorb its poetic rhythm and tragic weight.
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