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| Year 2005 Format DV Genre Factual Duration 5 Minutes Colour |
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| Year 2005 Format DV Genre Factual Duration 5 Minutes Colour |
| Solstice at Dawn is a short
factual film that was shot at the 2005 Summer Solstice in the ancient temple
of Avebury in Wiltshire.
Thousands of people attended the Celebration both here at Avebury and at the more popular Stonehenge. Avebury is situated near to the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire, England and is believed to be the world's biggest stone circle, and is one of the most complete prehistoric complexes including - The West Kennet Avenue, The Outer and two Inner Stone circles, Windmill Hill, The Sanctuary, West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill. The Avebury Circle is thought to have been built before Stonehenge. The Sarsens used are local unworked stones selected for their shape, some weighing as much as 40 tons. The film captures the unique pratices
of pagans, druids and worshippers all wanting to witness the rising of
the new Sun.
You can directly download the film here |
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