A group of six people reenacts a 108-mile walk from Waltham Abbey to St Leonards-on-Sea, tracing the route of Edith the Fair.
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A group of six people reenacts a 108-mile walk from Waltham Abbey to St Leonards-on-Sea, tracing the route of Edith the Fair.
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Claudia Barton portrays Edith the Fair in a reenactment from Waltham Abbey to St Leonards-on-Sea. This 2017 documentary, directed by Andrew Kötting, follows a group of six as they retrace the route associated with Harold Godwinson. Along the way, writers Alan Moore and Iain Sinclair discuss Edith's relationship with Harold and speculate on his legacy. The film was released in cinemas alongside a short about Edith directed by Eden Kötting.
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Why Watch
- See Claudia Barton portray Edith the Fair
- Find out about Harold Godwinson's burial route
- Meet writers Alan Moore and Iain Sinclair
Did You Know
- The film has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews.
- Edith Walks is the third collaboration between Andrew Kötting and Iain Sinclair.
- The film was shown in cinemas alongside a short about Edith directed by Eden Kötting.
- Alan Moore theorizes that Harold Godwinson reincarnated as Hereward the Wake.
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Who directed the documentary Edith Walks?
Edith Walks was directed by Andrew Kötting.
What is the main journey depicted in Edith Walks?
The film imagines a journey by Edith the Fair from Waltham Abbey to near the site of the Battle of Hastings.
What was the approval rating of Edith Walks on Rotten Tomatoes?
Edith Walks has an approval rating of 100% based on 7 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
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