Slate is the lifeblood of Blaenau Ffestiniog, but its dust can be deadly, with a painful legacy for family and society. this drama portrays aspects of the quarryman’s life in Blaenau Ffestiniog – work, home, chapel, courtship – and indicates the importance of education to the younger generation. The story highlights the hardships and tough choices that were part and parcel of life in such a society, alongside its cultural vibrancy and community spirit.
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Ifan ab Owen Edwards Director · John Ellis Williams Writer
First release January 1, 1935 · Produced in United Kingdom · Original title Y Chwarelwr
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United Kingdom
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Original title
Y Chwarelwr
Original language
Welsh
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Welsh
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United Kingdom · January 1, 1935
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