Brando, Bagpuss, Bowie and Britpop hit the big screen in the Brecon Beacons as Green Man takes you on a visceral visual journey into the unknown.
The Cinema Tent at Green Man Festival has its hotly awaited line-up for 2011. 2010 saw Leonard Cohen’s film ‘On A Wire’ make its debut screening in the UK. Animal Collectives ‘ODDSAC’ also drew in one of the largest crowds to the tent. Well this year the line-up is just a fascinating. From blockbuster features to musical documentaries, there will be something to keep everyone entertained.
The line-up is:
The Music Of Vernon Elliot performed by North Sea Radio Orchestra: Step back in time with The Clangers, Ivor The Engine and Bagpuss in a celebration of music from the classic kids TV shows made by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin’s legendary Smallfilms Productions.
Apocalypse Now: Francis ford Copella’s Vietnam epic, starring Marlon Brando Is saw to draw the crowds with its late night screening.
The Man Who Fell To Earth: This maybe, perhaps, David Bowie’s only festival appearance of 2011?
Source Code: Duncan Jones (son of Bowie) won rave reviews for is second feature film. This sci-fi thriller has drawn heavy comparison to Inception.
The Beat Is The Law – Fanfare For The Common People: Documentary charting Pulp’s rise from ‘80s Sheffield obscurity to Glastonbury headliners, featuring interviews with Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley.
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde accompanied by Blue Roses: Celebrated Yorkshire folk songstress Blue Roses performs a live musical accompaniment to MGM’s seminal silent horror film.
Consumed - Inside The Belly Of The Beast: The UK premiere of a challenging and eye-opening new documentary about modern consumerist culture.
Singalongawickerman: Dust down your best Scottish accent and get your Pagan hymnbook primed for an interactive sing-a-long screening of classic cult horror film The Wicker Man.
In Chapters: Cardiff arts collective present four hours of film, music videos and live music, featuring the launch of former Gorky’s bassist Richard James’ new album.
On An Island: A film by Danish post-rockers Efterklang.
A more fleshed out line-up will be released closer to the festival, which takes place at Glanusk Estate in the Brecon Beacons on August 19th-21st. Green Man Festival Tickets are still available.
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