Children of the Wicker Man
Sat 16 Nov 12:00
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE COMMODORE CINEMA IN TOWN, AND NOT IN THE ARTS CENTRE
50 years on from the making of The Wicker Man (1973), director Robin Hardy’s lost papers come to filmmaker son Justin. Enlisting his brother Dominic, they journey to discover the complex nature of independent filmmaking and fatherhood. Justin’s view of the film is tainted because it robbed him of his father, his home, and his mother too. Dominic is more distanced, his experience relating more to the film’s subsequent cult status.
Those of you who know the story of Abertoir know that The Wicker Man is responsible for the festival starting in the first place, 19 years ago, and we welcomed Robin Hardy as a guest twice. Naturally, The Wicker Man holds a dear place in our heart.
Just as we all thought there was nothing more to be said about this iconic film, Children of the Wicker Man came along to prove us wrong. It allows us to understand the more personal aspect of the film and Robin himself, providing an important new lens to watch it through. The Wicker Man has been with Abertoir in various forms since day one, and Children of the Wicker Man brings us full circle.
