The Cunning Man

A short film inspired by John Harries (1785-1839), a physician and ‘Cunning Man’ – a healer who uses folklore magic.
The film tells the story of an elderly and mysterious farmer who drifts through the Welsh valleys collecting dead animals.
Refusing the services of the local abattoir’s collector, what he has in store for these creatures is beyond anyone’s imagination. An enchanted tale in the face of callous greed.

Cast: Simon Armstrong, Charlotte Jo Hanbury
Inspired by: John Harries (1785-1839), a physician and real ‘Cunning Man’ from Camarthenshire.

Director: Zoe Dobson
Writer: Ali Cook
Producers: Ali Cook, Ross Williams
Executive Producers: Ali Cook, Amy-Jo Bryant, Milan Krsljanin

Length: 13 mins
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Language: English

Date: 2019