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What is Beltane about?
Beltane is a short documentary. Edinburgh’s Beltane fire festival is the spectacular recreation of a pagan celebration. Crowds of thousands watch the procession around Calton Hill, in the heart of the city, held annually on the eve of May Day. I didn’t get enough material at the first attempt so I went back the following year when I was more competent with the camera and less shy. It is a simplified, partial record of the event, squeezed into a 6 minute impression. This reworking echoes the reimagination of the ancient ritual. The film is a reconstruction of a reconstruction.
When was Beltane released?
Beltane was released in 1997.
How long is Beltane?
Beltane has a runtime of 6 minutes.
What genre is Beltane?
Beltane is classified as History, Arts.