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Wales "Sir Richard Burton, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta Jones, among the best and the most beautiful Welsh Actors to have conquered American film, seen on movie screens worldwide; what mystery is there, that with the endless talent emerging from Wales, and with the renewed confidence of enhanced independence, that Welsh cinema should be increasingly ascendant?" Why Welsh Film? Mark Leslie Woods -- SinemaCymru Review 2002.
Welsh Actor Catherine Zeta Jones, also known as Mrs. Michael Douglas. "Something new was emerging in Wales, namely a film culture that was attempting to shake of the dead hand of old debates about national identity and marginalisation. Instead we are seeing at least the beginnings of an ‘industry' that saws its identity in much more open and fluid terms; in relation to European cinemas, in relation to the success of Welsh independent rock music and in relation to the success of the Celtic film industries to name but three." Steve Blandford, Ed., Wales On Screen 2000.
Welsh Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, native of Glamorgan, Wales. The "balancing act" facing the Welsh Assembly will be to satisfy the linguistic mandate, while also answering to English-only population groups, understanding that market analysts confirm that the "distinctively Welsh language and culture are Wales's best-selling points in copyrighted consumer products." So in defense of these groups, whose primary purpose might never been to represent all of the Welsh population, but to serve as ‘linguistic bulwarks' among the media, the First Report (House of Commons) praises S4C and Sgrîn, and envisions these organizations as rising ‘flagships of Welsh National Identity and enhanced international stature, "Promoting Welsh film and television abroad is one of the most effective ways of raising Wales's profile in the world. A Welsh programme broadcast in a foreign country has the potential to reach tens or hundreds of millions of people. S4C is an important cultural asset for Wales and, through the work of S4C Rhyngwladol, it is a key player in the promotion of Wales in the World, as is Sgrîn. S4C told us that they did not feel that they were competing on a level playing field with huge organisations such as Disney and HBO." Why Welsh Film? Mark Leslie Woods -- SinemaCymru Review 2002.
Sir Richard Burton, born in Pontrydyfen, Wales. "Graeme Turner, in his book, Film as Social Practice (Routledge, London, 1999), reminds us that, "Identification with the nation is an essential prerequisite for political power. . . one could also ask whether the Welsh internalize the same idea of the ‘nation' as the residents of England?" Turner continues, "Representations of the nation are themselves particularly important since they both produce and reproduce the dominant points of view." Without national identification, individual identities can be threatened.
Native of Cardiff, Wales, Sir Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony Corp., parent company of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
European and American film production companies choose Wales for truly awesome locations. Stunning landscapes, competitive prices and skilled Welsh crews and post-production companies combine to make Wales the place to shoot the film and the sequel! The River Wye at Hay on Wye, one of countless unforgetable film locations in Wales. PLEASE VISIT OTHER RECOMMENDED WELSH SITES:
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