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200014 minPGdoc-short

Gobstopper

200014 minPGdoc-short

Children in a van take exaggerated inhales before holding their breath for the duration of a trip through Glasgow’s Clyde Tunnel.

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Children in a van take exaggerated inhales before holding their breath for the duration of a trip through Glasgow’s Clyde Tunnel.

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Roddy Buchanandirector

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Children sit in the back of a van, preparing for a unique challenge in Glasgow’s Clyde Tunnel. They take a deep breath and attempt to hold it for the duration of the tunnel's passage. This game, recorded by Roddy Buchanan in the 2000 documentary Gobstopper, reflects local folklore and the community's response to post-war regeneration. The film, which won the inaugural Beck’s Futures prize, captures a moment of childhood ritual tied to the city’s history.

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