SHROVETIDE

Documentary - 16mins

The origins of the football can be traced back to a number of ancient societies and cultures across the world, however there are few places where these 'mob football' games have survived in their original form.

For two days each year a 900 year old ball game, Shrovetide, is played out across the hedgerows, streets, rivers and back gardens of the small English market town of Ashbourne.

Our sporting identities are most commonly determined by proximity to local clubs and teams. Alleigances which last for a life time. However for the people of Ashbourne their commitment is not just to a team but to a game itself, Shrovetide football. This is sport in one of its oldest and purest forms.

Director, Producer, Editor - Louis Hollis

DoP & Colourist - Kurt Riddell

Score Composed by Anders Singh Vesterdahl

Sound Mix - Donal Sweeney

Poster Design - Alex Bois

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Awards and Selections

DIRECTORS LIBRARY 2022

SILVER AWARD - 1.4 AWARDS ‘On The Cusp - Documentary’

WINNER - BEST SHORT DOC - NOTTINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021

OFFICIAL SELECTION - YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARD 2021

OFFICIAL SELECTION - BOLTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021